Mouse Flickering in Windows 11: How to Easily Stop It

Mouse flickering in Windows 11 is usually caused by corrupted drivers

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Some of our readers complained about mouse flickering issues on Windows 11. Aparently, the mouse pointers keep on flickering in Windows 11.

Is your mouse pointer also flickering all the time in Windows 11? If that’s the case, this is how you can fix this annoying issue.

Why does my mouse pointer keep flickering in Windows 11?

Before trying to fix regular mouse flickering, it’s worth considering what can cause it. These are some of the potential reasons for mouse flickering in Windows 11:

Now that we know the possible causes for this issue, let’s go to the actual solutions below.

How can I fix my mouse pointer flickering?

1. Scan System files with SFC

Windows 11 has a System File Checker tool you can repair corrupted system files with. So, try running that tool as covered in Windows Report’s guide to repairing system files.

2. Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

3. Disable the touchscreen driver

4. Reinstall the mouse and graphics drivers

After rebooting your PC, the system will automatically detect and install the correct drivers for your mouse.

If your mouse came with installation media, try to reinstall the software or the driver from it. Another solution would be to visit the manufacturer’s website of your device and download the correct drivers for your system.

5. Perform a clean boot

If this solution works, the mouse cursor will probably start flickering again if you fully restore the original boot configuration. So, you’ll need to try to identify what conflicting app or service is causing the issue and leave it disabled.

A flickering mouse cursor isn’t exactly something you can ignore if it keeps flicking. The solutions in this guide will likely address the most common causes of regular mouse flickering in Windows 11.

However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll fix mouse flickering for everybody. There could be more ways to fix that issue.

You might be also interested in reading our guide onhow to customize the mouse cursor in Windows 11.

If you have fixed flickering mouse cursors with different methods are welcome to share their resolutions below.

Mouse Flickering in Windows 11: How to Easily Stop It#

Why does my mouse pointer keep flickering in Windows 11?#

How can I fix my mouse pointer flickering?#

1. Scan System files with SFC#

2. Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter#

3. Disable the touchscreen driver#

4. Reinstall the mouse and graphics drivers#

5. Perform a clean boot#