Cursor stuck in the middle of the screen?

Ever so often the mouse completely switches off and goes dead and the cursor on the screen is stuck.?

• While watching something on the computer the mouse goes dead and the neon goes out . the cursor on the screen is stuck. I cannot click shut down because the cursor won't move. I have to shut off at the mains and start up again for the mouse to work.

• Answer:

  It would be helpful if you stated what type of mouse you use and how it is powered and connected to your computer. It sounds like you're probably using a wireless mouse - there can be a couple of things that would be the first things I'd check. Given I don't have any info on what mouse you have I'll just try my best. If you have a wireless mouse that has a base unit that's connected to your PC, check that there's no obstruction between the mouse and the base unit - check that you're using the mouse at the correct distance and try pressing the reset button on the base unit and wiggling the mouse close to it. Try also pressing the reset button on the actual mouse. Some mice will automatically shut down if they can't obtain a signal from the base unit to save power, and a reset can help them to find it again. Fiddle around - try resetting the mouse, first then the base, try resetting the base first then the mouse.... Check the batteries in the mouse if it has them. It sounds obvious, but a lot of people don't realise wireless mice often have internal power supplies. That's the most help I can be for the moment given you've not given that much info about the set up you have :) I hope I helped! Good luck! :)