Cursor is not responding in a specific area of the screen in Windows 11
Some users have restarted their computers to fix the problem. But the problem appeared again. If your mouse cursor is not responding in a specific area of the screen in Windows 11/10, try the solutions listed below: Let’s see all these solutions in detail.
1] Restart Windows Explorer
Restart Windows Explorer from the Task Manager and see if it fixes your problem. The steps to restart Windows Explorer are as follows:
Now, check if the problem is fixed.
2] End the MiniSearchHost process in the Task Manager
Many users have found the MiniSearchHost process the culprit of the problem. You can check if the MiniSearchHost process is running in the background. If yes, end it. The steps to end the MiniSearchHost process are as follows: If you do not find the MiniSearchHost process under the Processes tab, look for the same in the Details tab of the Task Manager.
3] End the Search process in the Task Manager
If the above solutions do not fix your problem, open the Task Manager and end the Search process. The following steps will help you with that: This should fix the problem.
4] Turn off the Search icon
The issue is occurring due to the transparent box that appears on your screen when you hover your mouse cursor over the Windows Search icon. If the above solutions did not fix your problem, you can turn off the Search icon in Windows 11.
The steps to turn the Search icon off in Windows 11 are as follows:
How do I fix my cursor in Windows 11?
You may experience several issues with your cursor in Windows 11, like: The above problems appear due to many causes, like corrupted mouse drivers, a conflicting software or app, faulty USB port, faulty mouse, dead batteries (in case of Bluetooth mouse), etc. To fix such problems, you can try the following fixes:
How do I fix an unresponsive cursor?
If your cursor shows no movement or it moves erratically or slowly, your computer might have outdated or corrupted mouse drivers. Open the Device Manager and update your mouse drivers. Another thing that you can try is to change your mouse cursor speed. Hope this helps.