Cursor is stuck on the windows 95 cursor

Fernantheguy 0 Reputation points
2026-08-28T17:38:01.6733333+00:00

So after an update, i restarted my computer and the cursor got longer, instead of the aero cursor. i said "what" and asked chatgpt, checked for solutions and even when i changed the cursor in the control panel, and in the settings menu, but it still failed.

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  1. Carl-L 21,485 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-29T07:22:59.9333333+00:00

    Hello Fernantheguy,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Before we proceed further, may I have a photo of the situation to check for you? Please remember to remove all personal information before posting. Also, you said this happens after an update, may I know if the issue persists when you uninstall the updated?

    Also, can you please type "winver" in the search bar and press Enter and let me know your current Windows version and edition?

    I'm waiting for your reply.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-08-28T17:38:14.69+00:00

    If this started immediately after a Windows update and changing the pointer in Control Panel and Settings does not stick, the supported next steps are:

    1. Rebuild the cursor scheme.
      • Open Mouse settings and go to the Pointers tab.
      • Change to a different built-in scheme and select Apply.
      • Change back to Windows Default, then select Apply and OK.
    2. Check whether the issue is tied to the current Windows build.
      • There are reports of cursor issues after some builds or updates.
      • If the problem began right after the update, report it through Feedback Hub with Win + F.
    3. If the issue is severe and began only after that update, uninstalling the update is a possible workaround until a fix is released.
      • This changes system state, so use it only if the cursor problem started directly after the update.
    4. Update device drivers.
      • In the taskbar search box, type check for updates, then open Check for updates.
      • Under Windows Update, select Check for updates.
      • If no driver update appears, type device manager in search and open Device Manager.
      • Find the mouse or related device, open it, go to the Driver tab, select Update Driver, and follow the prompts.

    These steps fit the described case because the cursor changed after an update and manual cursor changes already did not resolve it.

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