How do I reset the Corsair Harpoon Wireless Mouse to default settings?
Applies to: Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse
Last updated: September 2025
Problem
Custom profiles, DPI changes, or firmware updates may sometimes cause the Corsair Harpoon to behave unpredictably. If settings become confusing or the mouse stops responding correctly, restoring the mouse to its default factory settings can help.
Solution
You can reset the Corsair Harpoon to default settings with a simple button combination, or by using the Corsair iCUE software to restore its defaults.
Step-by-step instructions
Method 1: Hardware reset (button combination)
- Power on the mouse in either wired or wireless mode.
- Hold down the left and right mouse buttons together.
- While holding, also press and hold the DPI button (behind the scroll wheel).
- Keep holding all three buttons for about 5 seconds.
- Release the buttons — the mouse should flash to confirm reset.
Method 2: Reset through iCUE software
6. Connect the mouse to your PC via USB cable.
7. Open the Corsair iCUE software.
8. Select the Harpoon Wireless Mouse from the device list.
9. Go to the Device Settings menu.
10. Click Restore Defaults.
11. Save and apply changes.
Optional methods or tools
- Firmware reinstallation: If reset doesn’t solve the issue, reinstall or update the firmware in iCUE.
- Onboard profile clearing: Deleting saved onboard profiles can help if corrupted.
Best practices or tips
- Back up any important iCUE profiles before performing a reset.
- Use a reset as a last step after troubleshooting connection or performance issues.
- After resetting, reconfigure DPI, button mappings, and lighting in iCUE.
- If the reset doesn’t work, try repeating the steps in wired mode for best reliability.
