how to fix Mouse cursor problem

Farhad Sohi 31 Reputation points
2026-09-28T13:30:02.3+00:00

hi

Something strange happened to the mouse cursor after windows update!! (you can see a strange cross line in picture). I would appreciate it if you could provide some guidance on how to solve this problem.

thank you55

Windows for home | Other | Search, touch, and mouse
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  1. DaveM121 (2) 16,725 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-28T13:36:41.2233333+00:00

    Do you have the PowerToys app installed on your PC?

    If so, press either Windows Key + Alt + P or Ctrl + Alt + P to remove the crosshairs from your screen.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-09-28T13:30:20.1233333+00:00

    This can happen after a Windows update, especially on Insider builds where cursor display issues have been reported.

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Rebuild the cursor scheme
      • Press Win + R.
      • Open Mouse settings and go to the Pointers tab.
      • Change to a different built-in scheme, select Apply.
      • Switch back to Windows Default, then select Apply and OK.
    2. Restart the PC
      • A restart can refresh the mouse driver and cursor rendering.
    3. Check for newer updates
      • In the taskbar search box, type check for updates.
      • Select Check for updates.
      • Under Windows Update, select Check for updates again.
      • Install any available updates.
    4. Update the mouse driver
      • In the taskbar search box, type device manager and open Device Manager.
      • Find the mouse under the hardware categories.
      • Double-click the device name.
      • Open the Driver tab.
      • Select Update Driver and follow the prompts.
    5. If the issue started immediately after an update on an Insider build
      • Report it through Feedback Hub with Win + F.
      • If needed, uninstall the recent update and pause updates until a newer build is available.

    The screenshot shows Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview, so an update-related regression is a strong possibility.

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