My cursor is not visible. How do I find it?

Angela Madison 10 Reputation points
2026-03-06T01:40:27.5233333+00:00

My cursor is not visible. How do I find it? I tried everything.

Windows for home | Other | Search, touch, and mouse
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  1. AI answer

    2026-03-06T01:40:37.5866667+00:00

    Use built-in options to make the pointer easier to see and quickly locate it:

    1. Turn on the CTRL-key locator
      1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse (or Devices > Mouse, depending on Windows version).
      2. Under Related settings, select Additional mouse settings.
      3. In Mouse Properties, open the Pointer Options tab.
      4. Under Visibility, check Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.
      5. Select OK.
      6. Press the CTRL key to have Windows circle the pointer’s location.
    2. Make the pointer larger and higher contrast
      1. Select Start > Settings > Accessibility (or Ease of Access) > Mouse pointer.
      2. Under Mouse pointer style, choose a color that contrasts with the background.
      3. Use the Size slider to make the pointer larger.
      4. Optionally enable pointer trails via Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Additional mouse settings > Pointer Options > Display pointer trails.

    These settings help locate the cursor even when it is hard to see or appears to be missing.

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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 33,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-06T02:13:55.07+00:00

    Hi! Let me help you with this issue.

    Have you tried a hard reset?

    Shut down the laptop completely

    Click Start → Power → Shut down

    Make sure it’s fully off (no lights, no fan)

    Unplug everything

    Remove the charger

    Disconnect USB devices, mouse, keyboard, headset, HDMI, etc.

    Drain residual power

    Press and hold the Power button for 20–30 seconds

    Don’t release it early

    Reconnect power

    Plug only the charger back in (nothing else)

    Turn the laptop on

    Press the Power button normally

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  3. Robyn Briggs 0 Reputation points
    2026-06-25T21:46:45.8533333+00:00

    I can see my mouse but it doesn't respond.

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