Got mouse lag? Here's the fix I've been waiting for.

If you have severe mouse lag, much greater than you should have, I've found the solution. The problem was being caused by the amount of text being displayed using default windows methods through DirectX. It is using Clear Type even when it really doesn't need to. ClearType is a relatively slow method.

Disable it by going to Properties on the desktop, then Appearance->Effects. Disable any of the ClearType options that are enabled, and have fun with a much smoother gaming experience. I know I will