User input experiences lag due to delays in game environments
User input experiences lag due to delays in game environments
Yes, the key point is to disconnect the existing boot drive before installing Windows. However, you'll still need to reinstall all your applications. The process involves more than just placing files; it requires registry and path adjustments. Additionally, you must remove certain partitions from your current boot drive to prevent the BIOS from mistakenly attempting to boot the previous installation. Ideally, transfer important data to a second SSD, erase it, reinstall Windows on the original drive, and then reinstall it onto the second SSD.
You can reset the device or use the Windows Install Media tool from Microsoft. Make sure to remove the second drive. However... I just watched your clip and it doesn’t seem like delayed keystrokes only—this looks like the whole system is freezing. Do you also have a stream deck? Also, did you try changing the GPU after the upgrade? Please check your temperatures as well.
Uncertain if freezing up is the correct term. The frames didn’t freeze during the video, yet I can still navigate and record normally. It seems the problem lies with my keyboard. I don’t think I have a lot of USB devices—just a camera, mic, headphone controller, stream deck, keyboard, and mouse. That’s more than just the basics, though I’ve had issues before without problems. I upgraded my GPU about a year ago, but my CPU was only a month old. Temperatures never got high, and the 4080 Super with an AIO cooler rarely overheats, even during intense Valorant editing. I plan to reinstall Windows via the reset device and check this later. Edited August 15, 2025 by FluffyZeuss
Guys, what’s the point of reinstalling Windows if my keyboard keeps lagging? Maybe a straightforward Logitech software fix and driver reset would help. Valorant anyone? Or perhaps just keep an eye on Task Manager to spot resource hogs? Here are some gentler steps you could try:
1. Use a Q-tip or compressed air to clear dust and debris from the keyboard area.
2. Plug the device straight into the computer’s motherboard, skipping any USB adapters, hubs, or extenders.
3. Update the mouse firmware:
• Get Logitech G-Hub from the official site (link provided).
• Open the app, pick your mouse from the home screen, then go to Settings.
• If a firmware update exists, you’ll see a blue “Update” button at the top right.
4. Test the mouse without the software:
• Close G-Hub in the System Tray and Task Manager (press Alt + Ctrl + Del).
• In Task Manager, find “Lghub” or “Lcore” under the Processes tab.
• Right-click it and choose Stop Process.
5. Uninstall and reinstall the mouse driver:
• Right-click Windows or Start, select Device Manager.
• Under Human Interface Device, locate Logitech Virtual G-Hub Mouse.
• Right-click it and select Uninstall.
• Unplug the mouse, restart, then reconnect and see if it works.
6. Finally, try using the mouse on another computer to confirm the issue isn’t specific to your setup.
Windows handles hardware transfers well. The main step is installing all platform-specific drivers and firmware from the maker—such as chipset or USB hub components. Doing this ensures stability; otherwise, issues like a faulty keyboard would occur frequently.
I'm not sure if anyone is pointing out OS corruption, but driver issues, chipset problems, or other factors could definitely cause similar problems as the one the OP is facing. I don't think Windows has always handled core hardware transfers well—maybe it's improved recently. Since I left the PC repair business a while back, I'm not sure about the current standards. Still, it's generally best to reformat when moving platforms. To clarify: the OP's problems showed up during platform transfers without reformatting. Fixing that change is usually the most sensible first step in troubleshooting.
What changed is the motherboard, i.e. chipset, controllers, etc.. Windows recognises those changes, and the first thing it does is uninstall the old incompatible drivers and replace them with the generic versions from its driver base. Plain and simple. It doesn't matter if it is a swap between old and new Intel platforms or from Intel to AMD platforms - Windows simply uninstalls old system drivers with new generic/basic ones from its database(and all those drivers are certified to "just work"). The next step is always going to the specific MB support and downloading all the system drivers, and updating the firmware. Keyboards and other peripherals will be picked up the same way as before, and Windows will manage it the exact same way. Their drivers are a completely separate and unrelated part of the whole "system change" thing. Their functionality is elemental and the same regardless of Intel/AMD - sending a basic input signal that is handled by Windows to the motherboard. So when there's a keyboard/mouse interference in one app, but not the other, it is more likely to be a localised software-related issue, not a wipe-the-OS-level issue. Or Battlefield 6 can apparently fix and forgo any OS issues on the fly. Re-installing the OS is the very last step you should be taking. Unless it's a serious case of a corrupted OS filesystem.