How to Locate a Lost Mouse Pointer on Windows Vista (With the Ctrl Key)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Open the Control Panel from one of the various options.

   Although not limited to through the Start menu and from most Windows desktops, for Windows Vista and later, you'll find it in the address bar for Windows Explorer folders on the local drive.
2. 2

   Step 2: Open the Mouse folder.

   ,, Of the three areas on this tab, this will be the last area. ,,,,, You'll see several circular bars which decrease in amount, as it gets closer to the pointer. ,
3. 3

   Step 3: Click the Pointer Options tab.

4. 4

   Step 4: Look for the area labelled Visibility.

5. 5

   Step 5: Look for the option labelled "Show location of pointer when I press the Ctrl key"

6. 6

   Step 6: Click the checkbox to the left of this option.

7. 7

   Step 7: Click the Apply button to apply your changes to your current Mouse Panel options settings.

8. 8

   Step 8: Click the OK button.

9. 9

   Step 9: Verify whether or not it works.Press and release Ctrl on your keyboard

10. 10

    Step 10: but be ready to look at your screen quickly.

11. 11

    Step 11: Press Ctrl once again to activate the option whenever you need it.

Detailed Guide

About the Author