Microsoft KB Archive/256979

= The mouse pointer disappears when you type in some programs on a Windows 2000-based computer =

Article ID: 256979

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 6.1
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 6.0
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.2
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 3.1
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 4.12
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.0
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.0
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.5
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.4
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.3
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
 * Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Optical Mouse
 * Microsoft Optical Mouse by Starck
 * Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 3000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1.0
 * Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3000

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This article was previously published under Q256979



SYMPTOMS
When you type in certain programs, such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word, on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer that has Microsoft IntelliPoint software installed, the mouse pointer may disappear while you are typing.

This behavior can occur even if the Hide pointer while typing check box in the IntelliPoint dialog box is not selected.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because it is a feature of the IntelliPoint software that hides the pointer while you type. The pointer appears again when you move the pointing device.



MORE INFORMATION
By default, the mouse software in Windows 2000 hides the pointer when you type in certain programs. When you click to select the Hide pointer while typing check box in the IntelliPoint software dialog box, this feature works in more programs.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.10 intelli point cursor vanish

Keywords: kbhardware kbprb KB256979

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