Mouse Pointer Moves When Pressing Arrow Keys [Fixed]

Mouse Pointer Moves When Pressing Arrow Keys [Fixed]

If the mouse pointer moves when pressing arrow keys on your system, the suggestions described in this tutorial will help you fix the problem. Keyboards and mice are the most used input devices. If any of them stops working or works incorrectly, it creates a problem for the user. The causes of this issue are a software conflict, incorrect Windows 11/10 Settings, hardware issues, etc.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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If the user has not enabled Mouse Keys, then the mouse cursor starts moving with the direction keys of the keyboard mainly either because of a software glitch in Microsoft Paint or because of the in-built settings. Also, third-party applications like Neat Mouse can cause this type of behaviour for the cursor.

Enabling the right settings in Windows Settings or the control panel lets you move the mouse cursor by just using the number pad keys. But, there are cases where the arrow keys move the mouse cursor even without enabling the feature. This particular issue is due to Microsoft Paint running in the background.

Keyboard and mouse are the most used of input devices. Both these devices have their specific usage. When a user tries to use any of the direction keys of the keyboard to perform a certain operation but the key, instead of performing that operation, starts to move the cursor. This makes the user experience quite frustrating and annoying.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.