Windows 10: I have recently updated my laptop to Windows 11 and my mouse cursor has disappeared and the...

Hello,I have recently updated my laptop to Windows 11 and have done everything I can think of to get the mouse cursor back. I was checking the trackpad settings and drivers. Only to discover there is no longer any hardware for the trackpad etc. I have uninstalled the update and re-installed it to no avail. I have run checks on the drivers to see if they are corrupt, and it is saying they are ok. What can I do next? I am currently using NVivo, which needs a mouse and day-to-day tasks associated with my work are increasingly difficult without a mouse cursor. Any help or advice would be much appr

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Mouse cursor disappearing

Whenever I close my windows 10 laptop, my mouse cursor disappears. Without a cursor I can't click on anything. Is their any way to prevent it from disappearing?

 

Cursor in Win10 sometimes disappears or totally locks up

Hi Burt,

The cursor movements on your Windows 10 laptop is directly controlled either by the laptop's built-in trackpad or an external mouse connected to the laptop. Device drivers that need updating could be one possible reason as to why the cursor disappears or
stops responding. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions below:

• What troubleshooting steps have you attempted?
• Were there any error messages that showed up when the cursor disappears or stops responding?
• Does the issue only occur when using a specific application or does it occur randomly?
  
• Are you using the laptops' built-in trackpad or an external mouse connected to the laptop?
• Which version and build of Windows 10 did you use to upgrade your laptop?

We look forward to your response to our queries.

 

Cursor / Mouse disappeared

Hi Alexa, I'm John D, and I am happy to help you with this.

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your computer's cursor disappearing. Let's try some basic troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue. First, check to make sure that your mouse or trackpad is connected properly to your computer. If you're using a wireless mouse, try replacing the batteries or charging it. You might also want to try using a different mouse or trackpad, if available, to see if the problem persists.

If those steps don't work, try updating your computer's drivers, which can sometimes help resolve issues with hardware components like your mouse. Alternatively, booting your computer in safe mode can help isolate the issue by disabling certain software that may be causing the problem.

I hope these suggestions help you get your cursor back up and running. If you have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.

Best regards,

John D.

Independent Advisor