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Hi, for unknown reason the pointer on my laptop with win 10 vanishes in Chrome browser only. I have to use the touch screen instead. Some solutions offered on the web, only work temporarily. Any ideas for an explanation or a solution. I have posted this issue on Tech section, alas no solution offered.
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Edge does it as well.
Plugging a mouse into a USB port works, which I do in order to get out cleanly. Also, if you want to know where it is currently pointing, click the CTRL key.
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Hi, pressing Ctrl key does not work on my laptop. The only place it is visible in Chrome is the task bar.
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It just flashes up a circle for a second or so where the pointer should be showing. Try it when the pointer is showing, and it should be round the pointer.
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If you never think of anything off the wall, you'll never think of anything original.Edited by RobertoS (Wed 29-May-19 09:17:10)
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Is it an OS or Application dependant problem? Does alt + tab to run through your open windows cause the pointer to appear when another window has focus? Does closing Chrome with alt + F4 when it has focus make the pointer re-appear or does the invisible pointer carry on after Chrome has closed?
p.s. I just had a look around and was surprised to see how long this has been a problem for Chrome users. Presumably you've tried the fix which involves disabling hardware acceleration for the mouse in Chrome advanced settings.
Edited by longedge (Wed 29-May-19 11:19:19)
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Hi,yes I tried the fix you mention, but it does not last.
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How to find your mouse cursor after you have lost it on Windows:
Open �Start Menu�.
Go to �Control Panel�.
Find �Mouse� and click on it. �Mouse Properties� should open.
Go to �Pointer Options� and check �Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key�:
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That doesn�t bring the pointer back though. Plugging a USB mouse in does.
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Do you normally use just the trackpad? Robertos' suggestion of plugging a USB mouse in made me wonder.
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Just to add, I plug the mouse in when this happens so I can save anything I'm working on and close down cleanly before re-booting. (Unplugging the mouse before it starts to boot.
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