Try the following when your cursor disappears from the screen in Windows: Establish a New Connection         · If you’re using a wired mouse, unplug it, then plug it back in, try using a different USB port. · For a wireless mouse, disconnect the attachment from the USB port, and turn off the mouse. Plug the attachment back in, wait five minutes then switch the mouse back on. Reboot Your PC 1. Press “Windows + D.” 2. Use “Alt”+ “F4” to get to the shutdown options. If trying the basics doesn’t help, try these: Re-Enable Your Mouse Here are two ways to re-enable your mouse: a. From your laptop, try the key combination to turn your mouse on/off. Depending on your laptop model its typically: “Fn” + “F3,” “F5,” “F9,” or “F11.” b. From mouse settings: 1. Press the “Windows” key then type “mouse.” 2. Press the up or down arrow on your keyword to select “Mouse settings” then “Enter”. 3. Use the “Tab” key to get to then highlight “Additional mouse options” under “Related Settings” then “Enter.” 4. Use the “Tab” key to highlight the “Buttons” tab (one with the dotted border). 5. Use the right arrow key to open the “Device Settings” window. 6. If your device is showing as disabled, use the “Tab” key to highlight “Enable” then hit “Enter.” Update Windows First check for updates: 1. Press “Windows” + “R” to open the run command box. 2. Type “check for updates,” then hit “Enter.” 3. Follow the instructions to install any available updates. Check for Hardware Problems 1. Type “msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic” into a run command box, then “Enter.” 2. Now follow the instructions to check for any problems with your mouse. Uninstall and Reinstall Your Mouse or Touchpad 1. Type “devmgmt.msc” into a run command box then enter. 2. Use “Tab” to get to “Mice and other pointing devices.” 3. Use the right arrow key to expand the menu. 4. Highlight the pointing device in question by using the down arrow. 5. To access the uninstall option press “Alt,” then “a,” then “u.” 6. When “Uninstall” is highlighted press the “Spacebar” to confirm. Now restart your pc: 1. Press “Windows + D.” 2. Use “Alt” + “F4” to get to the shutdown options. 3. Windows will automatically reinstall the mouse or touchpad driver.