<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou may have accidentally hidden the mouse cursor on your screen and you have to unhide it for it to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Press the Window key<\/mark> and the R key<\/mark> on the keyboard > In the Run dialog box, type \u2018control mouse<\/mark>\u2019 and press Enter<\/mark> on the keyboard > Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to access the Pointer Options<\/mark> and navigate to Hide Pointer<\/mark> > Press on it to uncheck it<\/mark> > Apply and save<\/mark> the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 2: Update mouse drivers <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOld or corrupt mouse drivers can cause your mouse cursor to disappear on your screen. You can update the drivers of your mouse when you have an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Press the Windows key<\/mark> and X key<\/mark> together on the keyboard > Select Device Manager<\/mark> using the down arrow key and press Enter<\/mark> > Using the down arrow key, select Mouse and other Pointing devices<\/mark> > Press Enter<\/mark> > Navigate to your mouse and press Shift<\/mark> + F10<\/mark> on your keyboard > On the drop-down menu, select Update Driver<\/mark> > Press Enter<\/mark> > Select Search Automatically<\/mark> and wait as your computer finds and installs the drivers for your mouse > Restart your computer <\/mark>and wait for the changes to effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 3: Disable Tablet Mode<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTablet Mode usually works for advanced laptops and this feature allows you to use the touch-screen option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To disable tablet mode on your PC, just restart your device by pressing and holding the power<\/mark> button until the screen goes blank and the power indicator light goes off > Press and hold it again<\/mark> until the screen lights back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 4: Check Mouse Cable<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUnplug the mouse cable from your computer and check the cable for any signs of damage, wear, or tear. Replace the mouse if the cable is damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otherwise, just plug it back in to get it to work. You can also use another USB port or try the mouse on another computer to know where the problem is coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 5: Check bluetooth <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCheck the Bluetooth connection between your wireless mouse and the computer if the mouse cursor has disappeared from the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure that both devices are connected. Also, replace the batteries in the wireless mouse as the reason they are not working may be due to dead batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 6: Enable the Touchpad<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEnabling the Touchpad means being able to control the mouse cursor with the laptop\u2019s touchpad area instead of an actual mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Press the Windows key<\/mark> + I key<\/mark> on your keyboard > On the window that opens, navigate with the arrow down key<\/mark> to Bluetooth & Devices<\/mark> > Locate Devices<\/mark> and press Enter on the keyboard > Navigate to the Touchpad<\/mark>, toggle it on<\/mark> by Pressing Enter<\/mark> > This should make the touchpad appear on the screen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 7: Repairs <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nVisit a certified repair shop should any of the above solutions fail to work. The drivers may need to be updated hardware-wise or there may be a problem that you might have missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA mouse cursor is a key part of your desktop experience as without a cursor you might not know exactly how to navigate your computer screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we have detailed the causes of your mouse cursor disappearing in Windows 11 and how to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n