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Windows 11 mouse settings revert to default after restart

Anonymous
2022-04-25T03:16:10+00:00

So, new computer, fresh(ish) install of Win 11. In Control panel, change mouse pointer to different size, Apply, save, etc. Works fine. Shut down or restart and cursor is reverted to default. Interestingly, when going back into mouse settings after restart, the desired cursor IS already selected (though not actively working). Click OK to close mouse properties window and the cursor changes to custom. SO the setting is remembered/saved but not active upon restart until you remind windows.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-04-25T04:18:37+00:00

    Hello , sorry about your problems. My name is Marco and I will do my best to help you.

    Is synchronization enabled in your Windows?

    Just go in Start > Settings > Accounts > Windows backup.

    Check if the boxes to remember your applications and preferences are enabled. If not, activate them.

    Now reboot the pc and check if it fixed.

    Otherwise you can do the commands below to check and correct the system files.

    Step to run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) (DISM)

    Note: Respect the spaces or simply copy / paste the commands.

    • Click on windows start button, type CMD
    • Right click on " prompt command " and " run as admin "
    • Now type this commands

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

    • Press Enter.
    • Then, this command and Enter.

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    • Then make the following commands.

    sfc /scannow

    When the scan is finished, check if there are any errors detected.

    Restart the computer and check if it is now fixed.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-04-25T04:14:39+00:00

    I have Windows 11 Pro with all updates and the image below shows the changes I have made to my mouse pointer, and I haven't had any problems with it. It stays the same even after shutdowns and reboots. I have a Dell Desktop computer with a Dell mouse.

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