How to Fix a Disappearing Mouse Pointer on Windows 10

Has your mouse pointer disappeared into thin air after you’ve downloaded the Windows 10 build 2004 update? This is an extremely annoying and pretty common issue that affected thousands of users worldwide. In this post, we’ll help you to fix it and get your cursor back.

What’s Causing My Mouse Pointer to Disappear?

Your mouse cursor could you disappearing for a number of reasons. Most likely, a driver incompatibility after the update has caused it. However, a number of other hidden Windows 10 problem could be causing a disappearing mouse pointer. So, let’s have a look at some fixes!

Fix 1: Enable the Mouse

If this is the first time after the Windows 10 build 2004 update, chances are that your mouse got disabled by the upgrade. Hit F5 on your keyboard to re-enable it. If that doesn’t work, try Fn+F3,  Fn+F9, or  Fn+F11. The exact combination depends on your PC’s manufacturer.

If that doesn’t work, you might need to go to some advanced settings to enable the mouse:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box.
2. In the Run box, type main.cpl and hit “Enter”. The mouse properties window will open.
3. Use your keyboard’s Tab key to navigate the tabs to the “Device Settings” tab, then switch between your mouse settings with the right arrow key.
4. See if your mouse is enabled or disabled. If it’s disabled, highlight the “Enable” button and hit “Enter”.
5. If that doesn’t help, use the Tab key to get to the “Reset Devices” button and hit “Enter”.
6. That should fix your mouse pointer.

Fix 2: Update Your Mouse Driver

The first thing to do if your mouse pointer has disappeared is to update the device driver for your mouse and/or touchpad. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc and press “Enter”.
2. Use the Tab key to highlight your computer’s name, then use the up and down arrow keys to get to “Mice and other pointing devices”.
3. Use the down and right arrow keys to highlight your mouse and open “Properties”.
4. Use the Tab key to highlight the “General” tab and the arrow keys to highlight the “Update” button.
5. Select “Search automatically” using the Tab key and then follow the prompts.

Fix 3: Roll Back the Mouse Driver

Sometimes you may need to roll back your mouse driver instead of updating it to get your mouse pointer visible again. Here’s how to do it:

1. Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc and press “Enter”.
2. Use the Tab key to highlight your computer’s name, then use the up and down arrow keys to get to “Mice and other pointing devices”.
3. Use the down and right arrow keys to highlight your mouse and open “Properties”.
4. Use the Tab key to highlight the “General” tab and the arrow keys to highlight the “Roll Back” button.
5. Hit “Enter” and follow the prompts.

Fix 4: Check Your Wireless Mouse

If you’re using a wireless mouse, make sure that it’s working properly by checking its battery, its USB connection, and WiFi.

We hope that these tips helped you to deal with a disappearing mouse pointer on Windows 10.