Microsoft has fixed a known issue that wiped mouse settings on some Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update.

If your mouse cursor turns white or disappears in text fields in Chrome or Edge, use the following solutions to fix this problem. You should also clear the cache and cookies of Chrome and Edge.

Microsoft just released optional update KB5120998 for Windows 11, an important one that brings back a long-missed feature in the operating system. However, take caution before installing it—some users ...

The issue appears to be widespread, which has caused even Microsoft to acknowledge the problem with its latest Windows update. The Latest Windows 11 KB5120998 Update is Breaking Mouse Cursors; ...

Windows comes with some pre-installed mouse cursor schemes. You can change the scheme of your mouse cursor in mouse settings. If you do not want to use any of the ...

Microsoft has now admitted that its latest Windows 11 optional update, KB5120998, is messing with mouse cursors. The company updated its release health notes to confirm that cursor personalization ...

I nearly bought new hardware to fix a settings problem.