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Fix HP Laptop Login Cursor Frozen on Password Field
Question details
The user's cursor is unresponsive at the Windows sign-in screen on an HP laptop, preventing them from selecting the password field to log in.
- Product
- HP Laptop
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Attempting to log into the Windows operating system after booting up the HP laptop.
- Observed behavior
- The mouse cursor is completely frozen on the screen and cannot be moved to click on the password input field.
Ensure your laptop is plugged into a reliable power source to prevent it from shutting down unexpectedly while you are troubleshooting the frozen screen.
Restart the Laptop Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Use Windows keyboard shortcuts to safely restart your laptop when the touchpad or mouse cursor is completely unresponsive.
A system restart can clear temporary operating system glitches that cause the cursor to freeze on the login screen.
Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously on your laptop keyboard.
Use the Tab key to cycle through the selectable items on the screen until the Power icon in the bottom-right corner is highlighted.
Press Enter to open the Power menu, use the arrow keys to select 'Restart', and press Enter again to reboot your laptop.
Re-enable the Touchpad via Function Keys
The touchpad might have been accidentally disabled using an HP-specific function key shortcut.
Test with an External Mouse
Connecting an external mouse helps determine if the issue is a hardware failure with the built-in touchpad or a system-wide freeze.
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- 1. Download the installer: Visit the official WPS Office website on your laptop and click the 'Free Download' button.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my HP laptop touchpad suddenly not working on the login screen?
This typically happens due to a temporary system boot glitch, outdated or corrupted touchpad drivers, or the touchpad being accidentally disabled via an HP keyboard shortcut (such as Fn + F5) before the laptop was locked.
How do I type my password to log in if the mouse cursor is completely frozen?
You can use the 'Tab' key on your keyboard to cycle through the available elements on the login screen. Keep pressing Tab until the password input box is highlighted, type your password, and press Enter to log in.
What should I do if plugging in an external mouse doesn't fix the frozen cursor?
If an external mouse also fails to move the cursor, the Windows login screen itself is likely frozen rather than just the touchpad. You will need to perform a hard reset by pressing and holding the laptop's physical power button for 10-15 seconds until it turns off, then turn it back on.
