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Invisible Cursor on Windows: How to Make it Visible Again
If your mouse is invisible, adjust your registry accordingly
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Your cursor is your most important navigation method, but many reported that their cursor is invisible. This can be a big problem since it makes even the simplest actions impossible to perform.
If this happens, you won’t be able tocustomize your cursoror perform any other major tasks, so it’s crucial to fix this problem, and in this guide, we will show you how to do it.
Why is my cursor invisible?
How do I fix an invisible cursor?
1. Use the keyboard shortcut
This option is not a permanent fix, but it will give you the cursor back in a few seconds.
2. Tweak your Registry
3. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
After doing that, check if the problem is still there.
4. Update or roll back your mouse driver
These are just some solutions that can help you if you’re dealing with an invisible cursor on your PC.
Sadly, this isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and many reported that themouse is selecting everything, but you can fix that using one of our other guides.
What method did you use to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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