[GH-ISSUE #2001] Win11 File Explorer lags when using Barrier #1462

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opened 2026-05-05 07:51:50 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 2 comments

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:51:50 -06:00

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Originally created by @Mr3DAlien on GitHub (Jan 3, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/2001

What happened?

So, I have Barrier installed on my Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines. I have run into problems, such as the mouse not showing up on the second machine for a few seconds after connecting. I did figure out that this has to do with not having a mouse plugged into the client's PC. However, what I am realizing is that if I use Barrier and hover over folder icons on my Win11 machine (which is the client PC), then the selection box lags behind significantly. This makes the File Explorer really annoying to use. If I use a normal mouse on the client PC, I do not run into this problem; it only occurs when using the mouse from the server connected to the machine. For me, this is really annoying and makes the File Explorer a real pain to use. Is this a known issue, or does anyone know how to fix this?

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v2.4.0

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If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

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What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

Windows

What OS versions are you using?

Client PC: Windows 11
Server PC: Windows 10

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Originally created by @Mr3DAlien on GitHub (Jan 3, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/2001 ### What happened? So, I have Barrier installed on my Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines. I have run into problems, such as the mouse not showing up on the second machine for a few seconds after connecting. I did figure out that this has to do with not having a mouse plugged into the client's PC. However, what I am realizing is that if I use Barrier and hover over folder icons on my Win11 machine (which is the client PC), then the selection box lags behind significantly. This makes the File Explorer really annoying to use. If I use a normal mouse on the client PC, I do not run into this problem; it only occurs when using the mouse from the server connected to the machine. For me, this is really annoying and makes the File Explorer a real pain to use. Is this a known issue, or does anyone know how to fix this? ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? _No response_ ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Windows ### What OS versions are you using? Client PC: Windows 11 Server PC: Windows 10 ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:51:53 -06:00

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@crzsotona commented on GitHub (Feb 9, 2024):

Use MouseWithoutBorders in Windows-only scenarios, this project is dead and InputLeap fork has yet to make its first release.

@crzsotona commented on GitHub (Feb 9, 2024): Use MouseWithoutBorders in Windows-only scenarios, this project is dead and InputLeap fork has yet to make its first release.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:51:53 -06:00

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@Mr3DAlien commented on GitHub (Feb 18, 2024):

The problem that I am having with Mouse without Borders is, that it feels like the mouse is kinda laggy on the other machine and also it doesn't really have any Hotkeys as far as I can tell. With Barrier I am able to create a Hotkey that allows me to disable Barrier, which is good for Games like GTA V so I don't have to manually close the program all the time.

@Mr3DAlien commented on GitHub (Feb 18, 2024): The problem that I am having with Mouse without Borders is, that it feels like the mouse is kinda laggy on the other machine and also it doesn't really have any Hotkeys as far as I can tell. With Barrier I am able to create a Hotkey that allows me to disable Barrier, which is good for Games like GTA V so I don't have to manually close the program all the time.