Premgenius Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Im having issues with the mouse pointer not showing on screen the issue started with Windows 8.1 U1 (Update 1). After I updated to U1 the mouse pointer would not appear randomly after resuming from sleep a restart would not fix it I updated the logitech software (I have a Logitech Performance MX) but this did not resolve the issue. I then tried a Microsoft Explorer Mini mouse which had the same issue so I don't think its the mouse. I performed a clean install and the issue still persists. I'm using latest the drivers for all the hardware currently. A restart does not fix the issue either. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted May 3, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted May 3, 2014 Are you still able to issue clicks with the missing pointer, or does it not respond at all? What happens if you remove the wireless dongle from the USB port and plug it back in, or if you swap in a wired keyboard after the pointer vanishes? How are you acquiring the latest drivers? When you say that a restart doesn't fix the issue, does that mean that restarting after the pointer disappears results in it still being missing after the restart (and presumably only a hard shutdown fixes it), or do you mean that restarting the computer resolves the pointer issue, but if the computer then goes to sleep, the pointer will disappear again? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596387001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Are you still able to issue clicks with the missing pointer, or does it not respond at all? What happens if you remove the wireless dongle from the USB port and plug it back in, or if you swap in a wired keyboard after the pointer vanishes? How are you acquiring the latest drivers? When you say that a restart doesn't fix the issue, does that mean that restarting after the pointer disappears results in it still being missing after the restart (and presumably only a hard shutdown fixes it), or do you mean that restarting the computer resolves the pointer issue, but if the computer then goes to sleep, the pointer will disappear again? Yes, I'm able to move the mouse around and click with the pointer. Disconnecting and reconnecting the USB dongle the pointer still does not appear. I've not tried a wired mouse as I don't have one at hand but will try that tomorrow as I have one lying around my brother's place. Downloading the Setpoint application from the Logitech website. Yes correct, after the pointer disappears either a soft or a hard restart the pointer still does not appear. Though I would like to add that when I lock my computer the pointer appears on the lock screen. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596388397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck84 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Strange question maybe, but are you running any other mouse related software / drivers? I had issues with my mouse because I had my Wacom driver installed. Removed the Wacom driver and all is good. Had to wait for an update from Wacom. Maybe try to remove all mouse related drivers from your computer? Logitech Setpoint isn't necessary per se. Just use the HID drivers and see if the problem persists? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596388453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Strange question maybe, but are you running any other mouse related software / drivers? I had issues with my mouse because I had my Wacom driver installed. Removed the Wacom driver and all is good. Had to wait for an update from Wacom. Maybe try to remove all mouse related drivers from your computer? Logitech Setpoint isn't necessary per se. Just use the HID drivers and see if the problem persists? Uninstalled Logitech related software, rebooted and just used the HID mouse driver and the issue's still present Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596388989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowgmo Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Did you tried a clean boot? By going into the task manager - Startup tab and removing apps. I had a client with a similar issue, the pointer dissapeared after opening a Webex session. So it was an app/service running. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596389021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrp04 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Do you have a touch screen? There could be a problem with some drivers or firmware If Windows detects you have a touch screen and no mouse is detected it hides the cursor. Dashel 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596389029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Did you tried a clean boot? By going into the task manager - Startup tab and removing apps. I had a client with a similar issue, the pointer dissapeared after opening a Webex session. So it was an app/service running. I've just tried that with no change in the situation Do you have a touch screen? There could be a problem with some drivers or firmware If Windows detects you have a touch screen and no mouse is detected it hides the cursor. Any way to see if this the case? This is running on a Desktop (specs in my sig) and my monitor does not have any touch screen ability. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596389975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloum Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I also have a similar issue but it only seems to be when i connect the laptop to the HDMI TV? After i unplug the cursor reappears. Also running Update 1. i can still move the cursor around and click ( i can see the icons highlight as i move) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596389981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decebalvs Rex Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Use an older GPU driver. In Windows 8.1U1 I had issues with my keyboard, it was disconnecting and reconnecting several times a day with a (USB) sound notification. Perhaps use a different USB port? Disable old PS/2 support in BIOS if you have it, swap ports with keyboard. Disable GPU and enter Windows with your CPU intregrated GPU. Scan your system with different antivirus software. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596389987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoRay Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 FOUND WORKAROUND SOLUTION Hit Ctrl + Alt + Del and then hit escape button. This fixed it for me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596595151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardagan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 FOUND WORKAROUND SOLUTION Hit Ctrl + Alt + Del and then hit escape button. This fixed it for me. I can confirm this! You're my hero. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1211863-no-mouse-pointer-windows-81-u1/#findComment-596606825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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