Mouse Pointer is getting messed up

Anonymous
2010-01-02T17:00:18+00:00

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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Anonymous
2010-08-12T02:01:36+00:00

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)

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Anonymous
2010-01-03T15:21:52+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2011-09-06T15:26:42+00:00

    As a workaround, when I change my pointers' "scheme" to "Windows Inverted", then I don't have this problem any longer, as long as I stick with that scheme.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-08-21T04:27:03+00:00

    same problem, 64 bot win 7, no games, happens when multitasking in All OFfice Prorams, and get this, with a Microsoft mouse, and I just purchased this laptop and got the Microsoft mouse when there were two brands to choose from, because, there would then be no risk of incompatability, argh. I guess we got our scripted terse one shot answer from MS, and that is that, we can all go do something nasty in our hats.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-08-08T11:09:54+00:00

    I also have this problem occasionally, but not on my 2nd monitor too. This works for me:

    Use the shortcut Win + P > Use 'Duplicate' > Then switch back to 'extend', assuming you use this option normally

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