Blue box took over my cursor--won't got away.

A strange blue rectangular shape has replaced my regular cursor, and keeps reshaping into smaller and larger squares around everything I type. It obscures some of what I'm typing as I type it, and yet may expand or embrace it as I move my mouse around. Don't know where this strange blue box came from, but I'd like to send it back there.  Any thoughts? 

Hi Mark,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per the query description, it looks like you get a blue cursor box while typing and it gets highlighted when the mouse is used.


Share this information to assist you better.

1) Where exactly do you get this blue cursor box error while typing?
2) Is it specific to any particular application on the computer or while typing online?

I would suggest you to send us the screen shot of the issue. For better understanding.

I also suggest you to try following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:
Run system file checker (SFC) and see if it helps. Please follow these steps:

a  Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt (admin).

b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

sfc /scannow

System file checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

If it does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:
Run DISM tool and check the issue. Please follow these steps:

a. Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt (admin).

b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth.
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth.

Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

Thank you.

Rakesh C N

Microsoft Community.

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Last updated May 22, 2023 Views 3,775 Applies to: