Windows 10: Mouse cursor Freezes when clicking on Task Manager window

Hello, my mouse cursor has a lagging glitch whenever I click on specific windows. It freezes for a split second and then moves. This is especially noticeable when I drag the window. I don't know why it started doing this, but it doesn't happen on other windows. I've tried to reset my PC to see if that fixes it, and it still does it even after resetting my pc..

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No restart button in task manager

another easy way to kill tasks, download and install Winaero Tweaker(free) and theres a setting to add a Kill non responding tasks using the desktop right click menu. When you place your cursor on the desktop anywhere and right click the option is at the top of the list, Very handy and you dont have to go through all those steps and well Winaero Tweaker has alot of cool Windows tweaks. Just posting a different suggestion, Im sure your ok with what was suggested here.

 

mouse cursor corrupt

Hi



Welcome to Microsoft community.



It sounds like the custom cursor file you've downloaded and applied for your Windows 10 system is either missing or corrupted, which is causing the erratic behavior of your mouse cursor. Here's how you can fix it:

1. Change the Cursor to Default:
   
   • Go to Settings by pressing Windows + I.
     
   • Click on Devices.
     
   • Select Mouse from the left pane, then click on Additional mouse options.
     
   • In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointers tab.
     
   • Under the Scheme, select Windows Default (system scheme) or any other default option available.
     
   • Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
     
2. Check for the Missing or Corrupted File:
   
   • Navigate to the location mentioned in the error message
     
     C:\Users\Vmzla\Downloads\macOS-BigSur-Regular-Windows\
     
   • If the Default.cur file is indeed missing or appears to be of an unusually small size (which could indicate corruption), you'll need to download the cursor pack again or choose another one.
     
3. Download Cursor File Again:
   
   • Find a reputable source to download the macOS cursor pack for Windows.
     
   • Download the cursor pack and extract it to a known location.
     
4. Reapply the New Cursor:
   
   • Follow the first step to open the Mouse Properties window.
     
   • This time, instead of choosing a default scheme, click on Browse and navigate to where you've extracted the new cursor pack.
     
   • Select the appropriate .cur file for the 'Normal Select' cursor and click Open.
     
   • Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
     
5. Update Windows and Drivers:
   
   • Ensure your Windows 10 is up to date by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking on Check for updates.
     
   • Update your mouse or touchpad driver through Device Manager by right-clicking on the start menu, selecting Device Manager, finding your mouse or touchpad under Mice and other pointing devices, right-clicking on it, and selecting Update driver.
     

If after these steps, your cursor is still behaving erratically, consider restarting your computer if you haven't already. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix unexpected issues.



Let me know if you need further assistance.



Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Mouse Cursor Freezing

Hi,

We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused. Let me assist you to resolve the issue.

I would suggest you to install available Windows updates including Optional updates and check if that helps you. If the issue still persists, refer to the following suggestion.

Method 1:

Please follow the steps to run hardware troubleshooter on the computer and check if that helps you:

a) Press Windows and X key together and select Control Panel.

b) Click on Troubleshooting.

c) Click on View all option on the left side of the Windows.

d) Click on Hardware and Devices
option.

e) Click on Next and follow the onscreen instructions to troubleshoot the issue.

Method 2:

I suggest you to update the mouse drivers from device manager:

a. Press “Windows + R” keys to open
Run window.

b. Type devmgmt.msc in the run option and click
Ok.

c. Search for the mouse or touchpad drivers and right click the mouse driver listed and click
update

d. Click update driver, restart the computer and check if that helps you.

Please let us know if you face any issues with Windows.

Thank you.