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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