Windows Mouse Appearing

[Demondev]

I've been playing Oblivion a good amount, but I'm just fed up with the mouse glitch I'm getting.

The windows mouse appears at the top and left sides of the screen when I turn enough in those directions. If I click while the windows mouse is showing, the game minimizes.

This can really ruin combat, as I have had multiple times where I try to attack an enemy, and instead minimize the game.

Anyone have an idea how to fix this? I haven't tried windowed mode, but I really don't want to play in a window.

I have a Lenovo Ideapad Y500 laptop
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor
GPU: NVIDEA GeForce GT 650M
Windows 8.1

[vette9190]

I am having the same problem. Anyone know a fix?

[Quarterblack]

What GPU do you have?
EDIT: Do you have any programs open in those corners, like a little Skype window or something?

[Demondev]

I added information of my computer to the initial post.

I usually have skype minimized when playing the game, although this still happened when the process for skype was closed completely. Only other program open is Steam. I have NOT seen any program windows in the corners.

[Quarterblack]

Hmmm, only things I can think of are, 1. Is Oblivion the same resolution as your desktop? 2. Have you updated your graphics card drivers recently?

[Demondev]

1. Yes, I set it to the same resolution as my desktop, as well as a couple others.
2. Yes, I updated my graphics card about a month ago.

[ZarahNeander]

game companion http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42956/? might fix your issue (dont worry about the fallout link it's also mirrored in oblivion nexus)

[Demondev]

Thanks for the suggestions! Just tried the game companion, and it didn't seem to help. I put it into windowed mode, like it said, made sure the resolution matched my desktop, tried all 3 FFModes, and even tried setting the HQ VF Downsampling/Supersample AA to 1.0, and it just makes the game in windowed mode so I can see the border that I can still click the X on while playing the game. Any other ideas?

[Quarterblack]

I'm kind of out of ideas. Maybe try messing with Windows compatiblity. It could be a Windows 10 problem.

[Demondev]

I'm running Windows 8.1, not Windows 10. I already have the game running in Windows XP Service Pack 3 compatibility from back when I tried to figure it out on my own, and I have tried the Windows Vista compatibility. I have no idea why I would have so much more trouble with Oblivion, from 06, yet have no trouble with Morrowind (excluding resolution), from 02/03.

[ZarahNeander]

Did you try the 'double mouse fix' (under options)? Also you shouldn't see a border...don't tick anything in the resolution tab.

[Demondev]

Just tried the double mouse fix, which made it so I don't see my windows mouse anymore. BUT it still behaves as if it is there, meaning I can still close the window. I also reset the change I made in the resolution tab, but still see the border.

I also tried setting it to virtual fullscreen, but my mouse is only the windows mouse with the fix off, and doesn't work at all if the fix is on.

[Magic Push]

I have the same problem.
This GameCompanion - is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥, not working crap.
The real solution you only need is:
1. Locate your "Oblivion.exe".
2. Right click, "Properties".
3. Select "Compatibility" tab.
4. Select "Disable visual themes".

After that I have no muse cursor and no minimize problem with the full screen.

[Διογένης]

@Magic Push thank you! this worked for me! :)