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The cursor on my desktop is missing

revdeb

Commendable
Aug 13, 2016
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The cursor on my Toshiba laptop C75D-C7224X shows up only when I start my computer. As soon as the desktop opens up the cursor is gone and I have no way to navigate.
 
Solution
So it works up to the moment Windows takes over. Is it controlled by a trackpad or a mouse? If the settings tell the trackpad to disarm itself if there's a mouse in the system, maybe the mouse has a problem and can't take over.
So it works up to the moment Windows takes over. Is it controlled by a trackpad or a mouse? If the settings tell the trackpad to disarm itself if there's a mouse in the system, maybe the mouse has a problem and can't take over.
 
Solution





Try pressing the F5 key that usually helps. This will locate your cursor.