Weird Mouse/Cursor Problem Since I've Had My Windows 10 Computer


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    Weird Mouse/Cursor Problem Since I've Had My Windows 10 Computer


    Seems it's one thing after another. Almost everyday, twice today, it just happened again, my cursor is lost on the screen and my mouse seems to stop working, although the light is on and it's okay.

    I end up having to do an 'illegal' shutdown of my computer, actually holding down the power button for 6 seconds until it shuts down. Then I have to restart and everything's working okay again with the mouse. Of course I get the notice each time that my last session ended abruptly, do I want to resume. I never do, I'm so annoyed.

    Any idea of why this might be happening? Didn't happen on my old Windows 7 computer. I'm not a 'geek' by any means, just would like a simple explanation and maybe a way to not have this happen again.
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    Try pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL and start the task manager. Does that work?
    You can also try a Clean Boot. and see if that works
    Last edited by Brink; 06 Dec 2016 at 08:09. Reason: updated link
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       #3

    Thanks Spunk! I have tried pressing ctrl/alt/delete and it doesn't help. I'm a little shy about doing a clean boot for a mouse problem, but I'll keep that in mind for the future. I appreciate your advice.
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    Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit 22H2
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    Clean Boot is used to trouble shoot drivers and programs that are causing problems. It is not permanent and can be reversed at any time. If your mouse and keyboard both shut off at the same time, then that would be something with your USB ports or drivers.
    What is the model# of your HP Desktop? You can go to the HP Support/download drivers site HP Technical Support, Help, and Troubleshooting | HP® Customer Support
    and type in your model# and choose your version of Windows 10 (ie) 32bit or 64bit and download the Chipset Driver (USB Support) and also if they have a USB 3.0 driver.
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    spunk said:
    Clean Boot is used to trouble shoot drivers and programs that are causing problems. It is not permanent and can be reversed at any time. If your mouse and keyboard both shut off at the same time, then that would be something with your USB ports or drivers.
    What is the model# of your HP Desktop? You can go to the HP Support/download drivers site HP Technical Support, Help, and Troubleshooting | HP® Customer Support
    and type in your model# and choose your version of Windows 10 (ie) 32bit or 64bit and download the Chipset Driver (USB Support) and also if they have a USB 3.0 driver.
    This is the model I have Spunk, have not resorted to trying the Clean Boot yet, but thanks for the info.

    HP 251-a123wb Desktop PC with Intel Pentium J2900 Processor, 4GB Memory, 21.5" Monitor, 1TB Hard Drive and Windows 10 Home
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    My mouse and keyboard still freezing up at least once a day, twice today so far. Each time I have to force a shut down by pressing the off button on my computer and holding it in for 6 seconds until the computer shuts off. I really hope I'm not damaging my computer by doing this so frequently.

    I've changed out both the mouse and the keyboard, both freeze up and do not work when this happens. No keys work, so I can't do ctrl/alt/delete, etc. When I reboot and get back online, I always get the message that 'my last session stopped unexpectedly, would I like to resume.'

    Without doing the clean boot or downloading drivers, anybody just have an idea as to why this is happening when I'm online?
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