Fix Mouse Cursor Disappearing on Windows 11/10 & Chrome

It is frustrating when your mouse cursor suddenly vanishes. Whether it happens while typing, browsing Chrome, or waking from sleep, here are the most common fixes.

Check 'Hide pointer while typing'

Open Mouse Settings (Win + I > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse).
Click Additional mouse settings.
In the Pointer Options tab, uncheck 'Hide pointer while typing'.
Click Apply.

Disable Hardware Acceleration (Chrome/Edge)

If the cursor disappears only in your browser: Go to Settings > System (in Chrome) and toggle OFF “Use graphics acceleration when available”. Restart the browser.

Update or Reinstall Drivers

Open Device Manager, expand Mice and other pointing devices, right-click your mouse, and select Update driver. If that fails, Uninstall device and restart Windows to let it reinstall automatically.

Fix Mouse Cursor Disappearing on Windows 11/10 & Chrome

Check 'Hide pointer while typing'

Disable Hardware Acceleration (Chrome/Edge)

Update or Reinstall Drivers

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Fix Mouse Cursor Disappearing on Windows 11/10 & Chrome

Check 'Hide pointer while typing'

Disable Hardware Acceleration (Chrome/Edge)

Update or Reinstall Drivers

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