Windows mouse pointer disappeared - so you can find it again

When the mouse pointer disappears, the operation of Windows becomes exhausting. We'll show you how to find your pointer again.

Mouse cursor disappeared: the basics

The solution is often very simple, you should follow these steps first.

1. Restart the computer. A restart often works wonders.
2. Check that the mouse USB connector is loose. The mouse may not be active and the pointer may be off the screen.
3. If necessary, switch on your touchpad on the laptop. To do this, press [Fn] and one of the F keys. You can tell which key you have to press by the symbol on the keys.
4. If several monitors are connected, move the mouse to the left or right edge. Depending on the resolution, the mouse pointer can be lost quickly.

Mouse pointer disappeared: Check input device

Check whether the mouse is not working at all or only to a limited extent.

• Make sure your mouse is recognized by Windows. To do this, press the [Windows key] + [u] to access the Control Panel. Alternatively, you can access the control panel via the control panel. Press the [Windows key] + [r] and enter the command "shell: ControlPanelFolder". Confirm with [Enter].
• Navigate to the "Mouse" entry with [Tab] or the arrow keys. Confirm with [Enter].
• Press [Ctrl] + [Tab] to get to the "Hardware" tab.
• If you do not see a mouse even though you have connected an input device, it may be defective.
• When your mouse is displayed, press [Ctrl] + [Tab] again and navigate to the "Pointer" tab. You can now select a different pointer via [Tab] if your pointer has been changed to a transparent one.