Windows 10: Circle around mouse pointer when pressing CTRL

Discus and support Circle around mouse pointer when pressing CTRL in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I was playing a game when all of a sudden I started getting a white circle on my mouse pointer.I've searched this up and tried the solution but even... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KrustyThe clown, Jan 29, 2022.

  1. Circle around mouse pointer when pressing CTRL


    I was playing a game when all of a sudden I started getting a white circle on my mouse pointer.I've searched this up and tried the solution but even when the option is turned off it stills does the same thing. I noticed when doing this a crescent moon pops at the bottom of the screen. I recently gotten Power toys if that has to do anything. Im on windows 11

    :)
     
    KrustyThe clown, Jan 29, 2022
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  2. Spinning blue circle next to mouse pointer

    This is an incredibly frustrating issue. I do a lot of screen capture recordings and I can't have my mouse arrow popping up a blue circle every 4 to 5 seconds. I'm not sure exactly when this started for me, but now that I'm ready to do some more recording
    I'm noticing it constantly.

    Here's a solution I've found to at least stop the blue circle:

    • Start with the Microsoft suggestion of going to the mouse properties.
    • Click on the "Pointers" tab.
    • Select the "Working In Background" pointer and click on "Browse"
    • Select the first mouse arrow option (the one that looks like a normal mouse arrow)
    This doesn't get rid of whatever is causing the system to have to keep working in the background, but it will at least make the blue circle stop popping up.
     
    J Buchmann, Jan 29, 2022
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  3. Spinning blue circle next to mouse pointer

    I did a quick video on this fix.

     
    J Buchmann, Jan 29, 2022
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  4. Circle around mouse pointer when pressing CTRL

    Mouse Pointer almost invisible when pressed Win + G in games.

    Hi Isaquede,

    For us to properly isolate the issue with your mouse pointer, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes/updates made on your device?
    • When did the issue begin?
    • Is it happening in all your activities?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far to resolve this?

    In the meantime, we suggest that check these article: Mouse, touchpad, and keyboard problems in Windows
    & How to troubleshoot mouse pointer display issues in Microsoft games, and follow
    the troubleshooting steps to resolve your mouse pointer issue.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Jan 29, 2022
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