Windows Cursor after alt tab
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Hello, I have a problem where if I alt-tab out of the game (or use Win key or Ctrl+ESC, or Ctrl+Alt+Del), when I return I see the Windows cursor in addition to the in-game cursor. This is very confusing.
I run the game in borderless Window so I can easily use my second screen. I set up the borderless window through Configuration and Cockpit display extraction tools where I removed border from the main window.
When I first launch the game, I don’t see the Windows cursor, it occurs only after I switch for the first time.
I have Windows 10 and a NVIDIA gfx.Anyone had this issue and could provide an advice, please? Thanks!
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I have a similar/identical setup (Windows 10 and nVidia GTX760 GPU… I also get the double cursor when Alt-Tabbing from BMS in Borderless Window mode.
Exiting the mission and starting a new one removes the double cursor until I Alt-Tab again.I’ve taken to having the manuals open on my Nexus rather than on my PC to avoid this issue.
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I too have this, hence why I never alt tab while in 3D. It’s a long standing issue, don’t know if anyone “can” actually alt tab from 3D without getting a double cursor when getting back in 3D. Just don’t do it IMHO.
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If you work out a workaround, let us know!
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I’ve seen programs which can replace the windows cursor with a blank one (selectable via hot key).
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Thanks for the replies. Hiding the cursor seems to be a way to go, I’ve found some cursor hide applications, will try them out soon and report.
I find it very inconvenient to have the manuals open on a tablet. -
try esc
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I tried hitting Esc, opening the ingame chat, before alt-tabbing, but no, still the same, tried to disable windows theme in the launcher and the executable, still the same.
The only programs I found hide the cursor when you don’t use it which isn’t really useful
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I have the same problem after installed Win 10.
Didn´t have this issue in Win 7(both 4.32, 4.33 versions). -
for now the only workaround is to refocus window and then CTRL ALT DEL followed by ESC…
The cursor should get back to normal…
Cheers
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I had this problem in 4.32. Never had since I upgraded to 4.33, but I don’t use now ALT+TAB, because a few times, when I did, 4.33 crashed. I now use the Windows key to get access to the desktop and I’ve no problem of any sort. Oh, and my system is a Windows 10 x64-based rig powered by an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (overclocked to 4 Ghz) and a Gigabyte G1 Gaming Geforce GTX 970, should you be curious for your own reference.
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I tried application ‘Cursor Hider’, assigned a hotkey (scroll lock) to hide/show the cursor. It doesn’t work as advertised, it doesn’t hide the cursor when using the hotkey, but it locks it in its current position. So as a workaround, after switching back to BMS I moved the Windows cursor out of the screen, locked it and then only the in-game cursor remained visible/active. It sort of works, but if you’re likely to be switching a lot (like me), it is quite annoying … not as annoying as playing with two cursors, though.
I’ve just tried the solution suggested by MaxWaldorf and it works for me. I hope this won’t have any side effects like crashes or MP disconnects. I’ll just reiterate the steps in detail:
- focus (switch to) BMS window
- press Ctrl+Alt+Del to open Windows Security Screen
- press ESC to cancel it and get back to BMS
-> the Windows cursor disappears after ~0.5s.
You have my gratitude, good sir!
Just for the record, I didn’t know what SUPPR means, then I’ve figured out it’s DEL. What locale is it?
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I had this problem in 4.32. Never had since I upgraded to 4.33, but I don’t use now ALT+TAB, because a few times, when I did, 4.33 crashed. I now use the Windows key to get access to the desktop and I’ve no problem of any sort. Oh, and my system is a Windows 10 x64-based rig powered by an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (overclocked to 4 Ghz) and a Gigabyte G1 Gaming Geforce GTX 970, should you be curious for your own reference.
In my case it doesn’t seem to matter in which manner I switch applications, Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Esc, Win key, I’ve tried them all. My money is on operating system; something new in Windows 10 might be causing this.
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In my case it doesn’t seem to matter in which manner I switch applications, Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Esc, Win key, I’ve tried them all. My money is on operating system; something new in Windows 10 might be causing this.
Nah, still the same with 7, I yet have to try what MaxWaldorf said, but this isn’t an unusual problem, it happen on other games too.
Just for the record, I didn’t know what SUPPR means, then I’ve figured out it’s DEL. What locale is it?
I think it’s France, or a french speaking country, SUPPR stand for Supprimer ( delete )
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Yeah sorry…
CTRL ALT DEL…
Indeed I am using french keyboard…
Cheers
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Hi,
Sorry, I have to admit at first I thought Max’s Post was a joke (like saying Alt+F4 keypress would also get rid of one of the cursors, haha).
I can’t try out now, but once I get back to my BMS rig, I’ll give it a try. Should that work, thanks a lot in advance, Max…!
Since 4.33, I have to press Alt+Tab or WinKey a lot to get rid of the taskbar, so i end up with double cursors most of the time (I play in Windowed/Borderless + Extraction and MFDE and most of the time the taskbar sits in front of the BMS main window when going to 3D)
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I’ve found that task manager, BMS, switch to button solves it. It’s not the most convenient solution but it works for me.
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for now the only workaround is to refocus window and then CTRL ALT DEL followed by ESC…
The cursor should get back to normal…
Cheers
THANK YOU!
I do not usually have to go desktop, but this fix is awesome.One Falcon BMS mystery solved!
/Jaws
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Yes, thank you!