Why Is My Cursor Not Showing?

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There could be various reasons why the cursor not showing up on laptop; here are some of the everyday situations when it may happen: 

• You just updated your windows 
• It is not visible only in one browser, like Google Chrome 
• It's not visiting when typing 
• Your system is coming out of sleep mode
• You are scrolling with the fingers on the touchpad 

How do I get my mouse to show up on my laptop?

In case the mouse pointer is not showing up on your laptop, here are some solutions you can try: 

• The first step you must take is to restart your computer. When you restart the computer, no matter why the cursor is not showing up, it can fix several issues. To restart, use Window+D to access your desktop, and then press Alt + F4 to get the shutdown option. Now press the tab key to choose an option and 'enter' to restart. 
• If your mouse is wired, unplug it from the desktop and plug it in again; it can be a different USB Port. For a wireless mouse, you can remove the accessory from the USB, turn it off, plug it in again, and turn it on in a few minutes. 
• You can update your Windows if it is available. Doing this can fix the issue where the mouse is not showing up. 
• You can uninstall the touchpad driver or mouse; when using a window, it will automatically re-install them. 

How do I reset my computer cursor? 

In case you want to reset the computer mouse so that issues with the mouse can be solved, here are the steps you need to follow:

• To begin, unplug the mouse 
• The mouse remains unplugged, so you need to hold down the left and right buttons on the mouse. 
• Now, while holding the mouse button, plug the mouse again into the computer. 
• In around 5 seconds, you can release the buttons and see the LED Flash if the resetting is done.  

How do you unlock a stuck cursor?

In case the cursor of your mouse is stuck, here are specific solutions you can try: 

• If the cursor is locked accidentally, press the Fn key and touchpad to ensure the trackpad is unlocked. To unlock the stuck cursor, you can also try combinations like Fn + F5, Fn + F7, Fn + F8, and Fn + F9. 
• Check your mouse settings and configurations to ensure they are optimal. 
• Make sure you are using the updated driver for the mouse. If not, update it as soon as possible. 
• Ensure that the trackpad hardware is working correctly and that there are no issues. 
• You can also check the system for corrupt files and other errors and solve it ASAP. 

Which button locks the cursor? 

The updated Windows PC keyboards now come with a scroll lock key. If you want to lock the cursor, use this key, and you can toggle the cursor to lock it on and off. If you press the key, it will lock your cursor, and press again to release.  

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