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My mouse cursor disappears randomly while using Windows 7 64-bit

Anonymous
2010-10-12T13:27:14+00:00

Original Title: Mouse Cursor Disappears

My mouse cursor disappears randomly while using Windows 7 64-bit.  This may happen when using IE8, as well as other programs.  I have to reboot in order to get it back.  This appears to be a common problem.  Is there a solution?

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Anonymous
2010-10-12T13:29:37+00:00

Did you install the Windows 7 device drivers for your make and model. If not then go to the manufactures support web site and download the Windows 7 drivers to a folder on your PC and then start by installing the chipset/motherboard drivers, followed by the USB, SATA, LAN, Audio and all remaining drivers.

Also check the Graphics card manufacture's download site for the most recent Windows 7 drivers for your card.

ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-12-17T19:38:21+00:00

    Didn't find a program by that name.  I'm running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.  Still having the problem.  Have tried reinstalling mouse drivers also, without any luck.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-12-17T01:39:32+00:00

    I have had this problem for months, very annoying to say the least.  I have asked for solutions to no avail.  I finally found a post that said to remove the ASK program , that it runs in the background  and takes over from what ever your working on.

    Just go to Programs and scroll down in  programs and features until you find the ASK program.  Delete the program. 

    It seemed to have worked for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-13T21:31:57+00:00

    Nhat-Anh,

    Sorry, no luck, right after I did the regedit it seemed to work but it started its disappearing act again.

    Thanks,

    Richard

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-12T08:07:58+00:00

    In Start Menu -> Search box type : "regedit".

    Select "regedit".

    Allow "regedit".

    Go to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop

    Find :  ForegroundFlashCount.

    Right-Click : on ForegroundFlashCount.

    Left-Click : "Modify...".

    Left-Click :"Decimal".

    In the field "Value data" type : 700000000

    Left-Click : "OK".

    Then :

    Find :  ForegroundLockTimeout. (just below ForegroundFlashCount)

    Right-Click : on ForegroundLockTimeout.

    Left-Click : "Modify...".

    Left-Click :"Decimal".

    In the field "Value data" type : 4000000000

    Left-Click : "OK".

    What the latter does? It delays the focus on your current active window of that much in seconds 4000000000.

    Why does it happen? It happens when installing new softwares and/or in case of viruses - malwares. Thoroughly SCAN FOR VIRUSES and DO A SOFTWARE CHECK before applying this method.

    Cheers.

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