How to fix the mouse pointer disappearing on Windows 10
The disappearing mouse pointer error on Windows 10 is an extremely annoying and quite common issue that has affected thousands of users worldwide. In this article, TipsMake will help you troubleshoot and bring the cursor back.
What makes the mouse pointer disappear?
Your mouse pointer can disappear for a number of reasons. Most likely the driver is not compatible after the update. However, there are some other hidden Windows 10 issues that can cause the mouse pointer to disappear. So let's take a look at some of the fixes!
How to fix the mouse pointer disappearing on Windows 10
Method 1: Activate the mouse
If this is the first time after the Windows 10 build 2004 update, chances are your mouse has been disabled due to the upgrade. Press F5 on your keyboard to reactivate the mouse. If that doesn't work, try Fn + F3, Fn + F9 or Fn + F11 . The exact combination will vary, depending on your PC manufacturer.
If that doesn't work, you may need to go to some advanced settings to activate the mouse:
Step 1. Press Win + R keys to open the Run box .
Step 2. In the Run box , type main.cpl and press Enter. The mouse properties window opens.
Step 3. Use the Tab key on your keyboard to navigate to the 'Device Settings' tab , then switch between mouse settings with the right arrow key.
Step 4. See if your mouse is enabled or disabled. If it is disabled, move to the 'Enable' button and press Enter.
Step 5. If that doesn't help, use the Tab key to go to Reset Devices button and press Enter.
This will correct your mouse pointer error.
Method 2: Update mouse driver
The first thing to do if your mouse pointer disappears is to update the driver that causes the device to mouse and / or touchpad (trackpad). To do that, follow these steps:
Step 1. Press Win + R key , type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
Step 2. Use the Tab key to select your computer's name, then use the up and down arrow keys to go to 'Mice and other pointing devices' .
Step 3. Use the down and right arrow keys to select your mouse and open 'Properties'.
Step 4. Use the Tab key to select the 'General' tab and the arrow keys to select the Update button .
Step 5. Select Search automatically using the Tab key , then follow the prompts.
Method 3: Roll back (downgrade) the mouse driver
Sometimes you may need to revert to your mouse driver instead of updating it to show your mouse pointer again. Here's how to do it:
Step 1. Press Win + R key , type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
Step 2. Use the Tab key to select your computer's name, then use the up and down arrow keys to go to 'Mice and other pointing devices' .
Step 3. Use the down and right arrow keys to select your mouse and open 'Properties'.
Step 4. Use the Tab key to select the General tab and the arrow keys to select the Roll Back button .
Step 5. Press Enter and follow the prompts.
Method 4: Check the wireless mouse
If you are using a wireless mouse, make sure it is working properly by checking the battery, USB connection and WiFi.
Hopefully these tips have helped you fix the mouse pointer disappearing issue on Windows 10!
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