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Mouse pointer disappears only in Outlook 2003???????

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by roysimmons

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My mouse pointer disappears when I'm in Outlook checking email, etc. It does sort of put a "glow" on wherever it's pointing, so I can SLOWLY manipulate Outlook. I've never had this before and the mouse pointer, so far, is working perfectly in all other programs and on my desktop.
Right now, I'm running all my spyware/malware/adaware programs and will reboot when done. I regularly run Registry Mechanic, Sypbot Search & Destroy, Adaware and AVG Free Edition.
Your help would be appreciated!

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by filoviridae

Found this in a search when I came across the same thing so I figured I'd at least post what fixed it for me. Mine happened in Outlook 2007 though.

I closed Outlook, then just uninstalled the mouse from the Dvc Mgr, then let it scan for new hardware and reinstall it.

Opened Outlook and peace and tranquility were restored.

by nipomo bus driver

Hi Filoviridae

I have just run into the same problem on my wife's account on my commputer. I don't think it has affected my outlook account, but I haven't look at it since her problem developed.

Thanks For the Solution.

by kingf

After installing Outlook 2003, my mouse cursor would intermittently disappear. Outlook was always running when it occurred. It appeared to happen with "new message alerts". Connecting the mouse to a new USB port would temporarily help. Applying SP3 did not help. Waiting to see if disabling the following option will help.

"Tools- Options- Preferences/E-Mail Options- Advanced E-mail Options"
under "When new items arrive in my InBox"
uncheck: Briefly change the mouse cursor

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