https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=509202
Bug ID: 509202
Summary: [KDE Linux 2025-09-06 on VMware] Can't see the mouse
pointer unless it is zoomed in
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version First 6.4.80
Reported In:
Platform: KDE Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: major
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Target Milestone: 1.0
SUMMARY
The mouse pointer is not seen at all regardless of its size setting and the
system theme. It can be made visible only by shaking the mouse violently (when
the pointer zooms in).
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Install KDE Linux (or run the live version) 2025-09-04 or 2025-09-06 on a
VMware Workstation virtual machine.
2. Boot up the system and enter the KDE shell.
3. Try to find the mouse pointer on the screen.
4. Shake the mouse and observe the pointer.
OBSERVED RESULT
No visible mouse pointer (however, it actually exists and functions properly).
After shaking the mouse, it appears for a couple of seconds and becomes
invisible again.
Note, the pointer IS visible in SDDM.
EXPECTED RESULT
The pointer should be always visible.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE Linux 2025-09-04, 2025-09-06
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.80
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.18.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2
Graphics Platform: Wayland
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VMware 17.5 running on a Windows 11 PC, all VM settings by default.
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