Mouse pointer disappears

zombie · 06-25-2003, 04:13 PM

Hi all

My Girlfriends computer XP pro

While working with some progs the mouse pointer disappears
i access task manager it shows RUNNING the games or apps
dont crash all

Ive check 4 viruses, trojans etc none to be found so what would be the prob.

iAvalance · 06-25-2003, 04:25 PM

can you explain a bit what you mean with:
the mouse pointer disappears
i access task manager it shows RUNNING the games or apps
dont crash all

Colin-uk · 06-25-2003, 05:24 PM

Some programs (like games) hide the mouse pointers on purpose.
is this while ur in a game or in windows?

zombie · 06-25-2003, 06:51 PM

2 games

Wheel of furtune 2nd ed & Crazy mini golf

When i check task manager it shows WHEEL..... - Running
rather than.... Not responding

Some programs (like games) hide the mouse pointers on purpose.

Why would they do that how are u surpose to play the game!!!!!!

Lion7718 · 06-25-2003, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zombie
Why would they do that how are u surpose to play the game!!!!!!

Some use the Arrow Keys or Letters...no need for mouse.

zombie · 06-25-2003, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Some use the Arrow Keys or Letters...no need for mouse.

Ive tried everything i know but still no luck.....

06-26-2003, 01:21 AM

I run XP on all three of our computers. I have no Idea why but on my laptop I had a similar problem. It doesnt do it on any other machines but the lap top. Sorry but I never did fix it and it still does it. I tried driver updates, windows updates, looking it up through google search.... but to no avail. I even posted it on UTC in the hopes that someone would be able to help but no one had an answer for me. It looks like we are the only ones who have ever had this problem?

viper · 06-28-2003, 09:08 PM

Did you try running the games under compatibility mode for example Windows 98/ME? One of the games I play on Windows XP I have to run under the compatibility mode cause I get mouse problems. The mouse problems are worse if I use a cordless mouse.

You can also try some minor things. First try disabling the anti virus software while playing the game. Also check the hardware manager to see if there are any hardware conflicts. If you are using a USB2 mouse connection, try changing it to the mouse port on the computer. They do sell adapters for that. Check also with the game manufacturer to see if they have any updates.

It's also true what someone said that the mouse pointer disappears when playing certain games. Guess the game manufacturer figures since you won't be needing the mouse to play, why I have the mouse pointer showing.

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zombie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AmoKK Posts: 252	Mouse pointer disappears Hi all My Girlfriends computer XP pro While working with some progs the mouse pointer disappears i access task manager it shows RUNNING the games or apps dont crash all Ive check 4 viruses, trojans etc none to be found so what would be the prob.

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06-25-2003, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Colin-uk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Posts: 928	Some programs (like games) hide the mouse pointers on purpose. is this while ur in a game or in windows?

06-25-2003, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
zombie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AmoKK Posts: 252	2 games Wheel of furtune 2nd ed & Crazy mini golf When i check task manager it shows WHEEL..... - Running rather than.... Not responding Some programs (like games) hide the mouse pointers on purpose. Why would they do that how are u surpose to play the game!!!!!!

06-26-2003, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
feenies-wife Guest Posts: n/a	I run XP on all three of our computers. I have no Idea why but on my laptop I had a similar problem. It doesnt do it on any other machines but the lap top. Sorry but I never did fix it and it still does it. I tried driver updates, windows updates, looking it up through google search.... but to no avail. I even posted it on UTC in the hopes that someone would be able to help but no one had an answer for me. It looks like we are the only ones who have ever had this problem?

06-28-2003, 09:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
viper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 30	Did you try running the games under compatibility mode for example Windows 98/ME? One of the games I play on Windows XP I have to run under the compatibility mode cause I get mouse problems. The mouse problems are worse if I use a cordless mouse. You can also try some minor things. First try disabling the anti virus software while playing the game. Also check the hardware manager to see if there are any hardware conflicts. If you are using a USB2 mouse connection, try changing it to the mouse port on the computer. They do sell adapters for that. Check also with the game manufacturer to see if they have any updates. It's also true what someone said that the mouse pointer disappears when playing certain games. Guess the game manufacturer figures since you won't be needing the mouse to play, why I have the mouse pointer showing.