Laptop cursor stuck at screen edge

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The mouse pointer is pulled to one side of the screen and won't move away.

Symptoms
  • Cursor stuck in corner
  • Constant pulling
  • Unable to navigate
Possible Causes
  • Controller/Joystick drift
  • Touchscreen error
  • Malware

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Unplug Controllers

A connected game controller with "drift" can pull the mouse cursor.

2

Disable Touchscreen

A "phantom touch" on the edge of the screen will trap the cursor.

3

Restart PC

Clears any temporary software glitches.

When to See a Technician

If your cursor is stuck, unplug every USB device except the mouse to find the culprit.

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