Mouse pointer flickers and flickers - it could be because of that

If your mouse pointer flickers and flickers, this is mostly due to the graphics driver or faulty software. We'll show you how to solve the problem.

Mouse pointer flickers and flickers - that helps

• Restart: If the problem has just occurred, a simple restart will help in many cases. Small errors in the buffer memory are thus vanished.
• Updates: If you have installed an update for a driver or for Windows, this may be the cause. If possible, try to undo the update.
• Graphics card: Right-click on the desktop and access the graphics card settings via the context menu. Here you will find numerous configurations that can influence the mouse pointer. Among other things, you should look for the "Improve pointer display" option and deactivate it.

Mouse pointer flickers and flickers - change graphic settings

1. Right-click on the desktop and open the "Screen Resolution".
2. Select the "Advanced Settings" and switch to the "Monitor" tab above.
3. You should now select 60 Hertz in the "Screen Refresh Rate" category.
4. If your mouse also flickers in games, you should also set 60 Hertz there.

In the next practical tip, we will show you what you can do if your mouse is no longer displayed.