Mouse pointer sometimes suddenly stops working (Fedora)

some_person · 04-28-2022, 09:21 PM

Occasionally, when I log on to Fedora 35 (Workstation Edition) with GNOME 41, my mouse stops working. Then, I have to run:

Code:

dconf reset -f /

to reset the settings and get it to work again. However, then I have to reconfigure all of my settings. Is there an easier way to solve this problem?

frankbell · 04-28-2022, 10:14 PM

Do you have another mouse you can test with so as to rule out a hardware problem with the mouse?

some_person · 04-28-2022, 10:17 PM

Actually, it doesn't work with a touchpad. An external mouse seems to work fine. Even stranger, both always work when I boot into Windows.

frankbell · 04-28-2022, 10:27 PM

What is the make/model of the computer?

As an aside, I hate touchpads and never use them. But that's a matter of personal taste.

some_person · 04-29-2022, 01:34 AM

Here's a screenshot of the "About" section in the settings:

(Yes, I previously had Windows 10 on this computer, but I installed Linux as a dual-boot.)

some_person · 06-02-2022, 10:36 PM

Thank you frankbell for the advice! I found out that this setting was being turned off somehow:

Thank you again for the help!

ondoho · 06-04-2022, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by some_person

Thank you frankbell for the advice! I found out that this setting was being turned off somehow:

Thank you again for the help!

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