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
    2011-06-29T20:13:09+00:00

    Suprisingly all of these answers lead to one conclusion.

    I have the same issue and just wanted to post the reason.

    It comes down to Mouse Drivers, Video Drivers and a Multi-monitor setup, but more importantly is the version of windows.

    No one is posting what kind of video card they have installed so the assumption is that it is standard on the pc when they bought it.  If you bought a Vista or earlier machine then more than likely the Windows 7 installation is not agreeing with your video card drivers and even more than likely there are not drivers for Windows 7 for most older onboard cards.

    How to fix?  Either revert to Vista or earlier, disable a monitor or get a different video card.

    Thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-07-08T01:14:37+00:00

    I've been having this problem for months. Tried a few fixes, all the recommended updating of drivers etc. Computer system:

    Windows 7 Professional 64

    AMD - ATI FirePro V4800

    Dual monitors.

    All device drivers are up to date.

    I never run games or full screen programs. Once-twice a week, the cursor glitches on the primary monitor. The cursor either:

    -Duplicates so that the actual arrow icon is shadowed by several copies, forming a large block/line.

    -Fragments into pieces spread around the actual cursor location.

    Moving rapidly back and forth between the screens doesn't fix it.

    Turning on pointer trails fixes it only while the pointer trails are switched on, which is almost as annoying as the original glitch. As soon as trails are turned off again, the cursor goes back to the previous glitched state. The only way to fix it is to restart the computer.

    *Edit* My graphics card is indeed the original installed one, in a computer that was set up for Windows 7. Vista doesn't fully support half the software I use, so even if the computer had been set up for Vista originally, downgrading would not be an option.

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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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