1 When you use USB 1.0 devices on a USB 2.0 capable system, the device may not function correctly or may have performance issues. 2  To resolve these issues, you may have to replace the USB device with a USB 2.0 capable device. 3  Install the latest updates for Windows and install the latest drivers for the USB device.
What Causes This Problem? The reasons why your mouse may continuously freeze is quite numerous. It could be due to a technical issue, such as low batteries, or it could be due to a connectivity issue, such as a loose or damaged cord. Worst case scenario, your mouse could be defective.
Mouse Cursor Freezes On Screen. For some reason, my mouse cursor after a few minutes of use will freeze up on my screen. The icon will not move, however, if I were to pull the mouse down and to the left and click, the start menu would pop up. I hope I'm explaining clear enough the situation.