A Quick fix has been found, does not prevent the problem from reoccurring though, go to control panel-> Hardware -> mouse -> pointer options and set Pointer Trails to yes.
hope this helps (It works for me)
Mouse Pointer is getting messed up
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Hi,
I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and have nothing fancy -- regular wired mouse, keyboard, etc.
Every once in a while, my mouse pointer gets messed up i.e. turns into a strange looking line/bar. This seems to happen when I have a few applications running but couldn't tell you if a particular application seems to be causing the issue.
Any idea how I can prevent this issue?
Thanks,
Sam
Thanks,
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Hi Imsam67,
Welcome to Microsoft answers.
This might be an issue related with the drivers for the mouse after installing Windows 7; you may try updating the drivers for the mouse from the Device Manager and check.
· Are you using Desktop computer or Laptop?
1. Click Start.
2. Type Device Manager in Start search.
3. Expand Mice and other Pointing devices in device manager window.
4. Right Properties.
5. Click on driver tab.
6. Click Update drivers.
7. Click OK.
Check if any exclamation marks are shown with the device. The exclamation mark shows an issue with the driver installed.
Refer the link to update the drivers: Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly
I also suggest that you manually download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website and try installing the same on the computer and check.
You may also try connecting mouse to different port and check, this is to narrow down the issue if the issue is with mouse or with ports. You may also try connecting different mouse to the computer and try connecting this mouse to different computer and check.
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Anonymous
2012-03-02T04:11:50+00:00 I simply move my mouse pointer back and forth really quickly for a few seconds and its fixed.
This is only a temporary fix, however.
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Anonymous
2010-08-22T01:43:46+00:00 Having the same issue here.
Windows 7 Pro x64
ATI Radeon 5850, newest drivers.
Single display (Viewsonic 22'')
Turning the pointer trails on fixes the issue, but only so long as I leave them on. I've also had it randomly correct but not often enough to count on. The only 'permanent' (at least until it happens again) solution I've found is to just reboot.
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Anonymous
2010-08-25T02:08:13+00:00 Having the same issue here.
Windows 7 Pro x64
ATI Radeon 5850, newest drivers.
Single display (Viewsonic 22'')
Turning the pointer trails on fixes the issue, but only so long as I leave them on. I've also had it randomly correct but not often enough to count on. The only 'permanent' (at least until it happens again) solution I've found is to just reboot.
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
ATI Radeon 5850, newest drivers.
Dual display (Samsung 24")
Tried the pointer trail method. Did not do jack in the configuration setup.. so I turned it back off. Works fine when you reboot the computer. Had nothing to do with playing any video games, just the context switching between apps as normal as multi-tasking sounds.
Yes, your reboot solution always works. I have discovered this remedy as of day 1. Just thought I would find one of you with the solution to a permanent fix.
Every now and then, I can hold the mouse button down on the working monitor screen, and drag it to the main monitor window that is getting jacked.. seems to sometimes fix it. Real odd, and obviously a Windows 7 non-driver issue perhaps?