- Make sure to click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to enable it.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
Make sure to do the same steps for the Steam client. It should help you fix your PC’s Mortal Kombat 1 issue.
3. Disconnect Other Peripherals
Try disconnecting other peripherals from the computer to cross-check if there is no issue with other USB devices except for the keyboard and mouse. Sometimes, disconnecting and reconnecting peripherals might help in fixing multiple issues.
4. Disable Mouse Acceleration
You can try disabling the mouse acceleration option on the PC by following the steps below to check for the pointer precision issue.
- Click on the Windows icon on the taskbar to open the Start menu.
- Now, search for Control Panel and open it.
- Click on Hardware and Sound > Click on the Mouse under Devices and Printers.
- Under the Mouse Properties section, head over to the Pointer Options tab.
- From the Motion section, uncheck the Enhance pointer precision checkbox to disable it.
- Click on Apply and then click on OK to save changes.
5. Turn Off Touchscreen Support
If you’re using a tablet PC with Windows OS and facing connectivity issues with the keyboard and mouse, turn off the touchscreen feature from the settings menu manually. The touchscreen support on the tablet PC might trigger several conflicts whatsoever.
6. Update Mortal Kombat 1
Sometimes, an outdated game version may trigger bugs or stability issues. If you haven’t updated your Mortal Kombat 1 game for a while, follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on Mortal Kombat 1 from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update.
- If there is an update available, click on Update.
- Wait for some time to install the update.
- Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and try relaunching the game.
7. Verify and Repair the Game Files
If there is an issue with the game files, such as corrupted or missing game files on the PC, you may encounter multiple conflicts with the game launching or its services. Verify and repair the game files by following the steps below to fix the issue.
- Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Mortal Kombat 1 from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, restart your PC to change the effects.
Some apps and their services may start automatically while booting the system immediately. In that case, those apps or services will use many internet connections and system resources. If you feel the same, perform a clean boot on your computer to check for the issue. To do that:
- Press the Win+R keys to open the Run dialogue box.
- Now, type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration.
- Go to the Services tab > Enable the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
- Click on Disable all > Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
- Now, go to the Startup tab > Click on Open Task Manager.
- The Task Manager interface will open. Here, go to the Startup tab.
- Then click on the particular task that has a higher startup impact.
- Once selected, click Disable to turn them off from the startup process.
- Do the same steps for each program that has a higher startup impact.
- Once done, make sure to restart your computer to apply changes.
9. Ensure Keyboard Mouse Drivers are Installed
An outdated mouse driver on the PC can also trouble you a lot regarding stability or bugs. The chances are high that your mouse & keyboard driver becomes outdated and buggy enough to continue using it. Check for the system’s mouse and keyboard driver update by following the steps below to avoid compatibility issues.
- Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager from the list to open it.
- Now, double-click on Mice and other pointing devices to expand it.
- Right-click on the active mouse device you’re using and want to update.
- Click on Update driver > Click on Search automatically for drivers.
- The system will automatically check for the available updates.
- If there is an update available, make sure to download and install the latest version automatically.
- Once done, you should restart your PC to apply changes.
You’ll have to repeat the same steps for the Keyboard adapter to check for pending updates. The overall steps will be the same.
That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
