How to Fix Mouse Drag Issues by Activating ClickLock in Windows

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How to Activate ClickLock on Your Windows Device

If you’re having issues using drag-and-drop on your Windows 11 laptop, you can activate ClickLock. Once done, it will lock your selection on the initial click. Then, move the item to the desired location and click again to release it, saving you from moving it via drag and drop. Here’s how to enable it.

Step 1:Use the Windows + I key toSettingsand click onBluetooth & devices. Click onMouse.

Step 2:Scroll down and click onAdditional mouse settings.

Step 3:Check theTurn on ClickLockoption and click onSettings.

Step 4:Use thesliderto adjust the ClickLock duration and click onOKto set.

Step 5:Click onApplyandOK.

This will close the window and enable ClickLock on your Windows 11 device. You can now use it to stop mouse drag issues.

Also Read:How to fix drag and drop not working in Windows 11

Other Ways to Fix Mouse Drag Issues on Windows 11

While activating ClickLock can help you fix the mouse drag issues, you can also adjust the pointer speed so that it is faster. This can help reduce drag. Furthermore, you can also enable mouse trails so that your cursor is visible to you as it moves. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand click onBluetooth & devices. Click onMouse.

Step 2:First, use theMouse pointer speedbar to adjust the current pointer speed.

Step 3:Then, scroll down and click onAdditional mouse settings.

Step 4:From the menu options, click onPointer Optionsand check theDisplay pointer trailsoption.

Step 5:Use thesliderto adjust the pointer trail visibility. Click onApplyandOKto save the settings.

This will adjust the pointer speed and ensure you’re able to see the mouse pointer using pointer trails. Check out our other article to learn more aboutadjusting the mouse sensitivity on Windows 11.

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Last updated on 30 July, 2024

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