Skyrim Alt-tab mouse fix

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,620 endorsements) 📥 79,489 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 7/28/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By wheybags · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/12/2012 📅 Created: 7/28/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #85 of 85 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

1. 1: Removed nomousy.exe, it was buggy and replaced it with my own ahk script. This should be the one and only update. 1. 2: Fixed mild race condition, set timeout for sbw.exe so you no longer have to wait 15 seconds. 1. 3: Removed previous timeout thing - was breaking for some people, added a version that doesn\'t use SBW, so you can just use it with fullscreen skyrim. THIS MOD USES: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4 Basically what this mod is, is a launcher script for skyrim, that fixes the problem of the windows mouse cursor appearing as well as the skyrim in-game cursor. INSTALLATION: Set skyrim to run in windowed mode, and set the resolution correct. Copy the files into your main skyrim folder - not the data folder. SBW will select the right launcher exe (skse or not), depending on whether you have the file in your skyrim dir, so don\'t worry about that. If you use the non SBW version, it will just launch skse. If you\'re not using that - do! it\'s great :3 Run Launch.bat to launch the game, SBW will remove the window border, if it isn\'t, it should do when you press alt-space. When you are in game, it will disable the windows cursor, and when you alt tab out, it will reenable it. The one and only disadvantage of this is that you have no mouse cursor for the steam in-game overlay. If you get errors relating to getwindowtitle.exe, it is c sharp, so make sure you have the dot net framework installed (7 users should by default). To add it as a non-steam game, add any old exe, then right click->properties, change target to point to Launch.bat. You needn\'t worry about the \"Start in\" directory, the script will cd to the right place anyway. Note for the paranoid: There are three exes in this mod, one of which come from the source I posted at the top of this page. getwindowtitle.exe is a c sharp program that I \"wrote\" myself - the source is from this stackoverflow question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/115868/how-do-i-get-the-title-of-the-current-active-window-using-c It just prints the title of the currently selected window, so if you\'re really paranoid you can compile it yourself. mouse.exe is an autohotkey script I wrote - source mostly from here: http://ask.metafilter.com/85312/How-to-hide-mouse-cursor The ahk file is also uploaded, if you really want to take a look.

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A small utility mod that fixes the Windows mouse cursor appearing in Skyrim after alt-tabbing. Simple and effective for a common annoyance, with 2,620 endorsements and 79,489 downloads. Last updated in 2012, so it's old but still relevant for many players.

✨ Key Features

Fixes the Windows mouse cursor showing up in-game after alt-tabbing
Prevents the duplicate cursor issue without affecting gameplay
Lightweight utility with no gameplay changes

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 2,620 endorsements and 79,489 downloads
  • Solves a common annoyance for players who alt-tab frequently
  • Simple and focused—does exactly what it says

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012—may not work with the latest Skyrim versions or Special Edition
  • Only addresses the alt-tab cursor issue; no other features
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who frequently alt-tab and get annoyed by the double cursor. If you never alt-tab, you don't need this. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition—this mod is from 2012 and likely outdated.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
  • Test the fix by alt-tabbing out and back in during gameplay to confirm the cursor disappears.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, look for a newer mod or check the comments for compatibility patches.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
wheybags
Version
1.3
Downloads
79,489
Endorsements
2,620
Category
Utilities
Created
7/28/2012
Updated
11/12/2012

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