Windows 11 misses the pointer while Defender cries wolf
August 27 update reportedly scrambles cursor customizations as bogus antivirus alerts spread
Microsoft has reported two recent annoyances related to its Windows 11 operating system. First, the Windows Defender antivirus software is erroneously warning users that it is disabled when it is actually functioning correctly. These false notifications have been appearing since recent updates to Defender, but Microsoft has not yet determined the root cause.
The company has confirmed the bug, stating that the notifications persist even when users turn off the warning settings. Microsoft has stated that a resolution is expected in a future update, but there is currently no workaround for affected users.
Second, an update released on August 27 has reportedly caused issues with Windows 11's mouse cursor customization. Users have noticed that high-DPI mouse cursors are replaced with larger, white cursors, and custom cursor animations revert to standard settings after the update. Attempts to restore previous cursor configurations have reportedly been unsuccessful.
Microsoft is investigating whether its update is responsible for the cursor problems, describing the symptoms as "appearance regressions and intermittent animation changes." However, the company has not yet determined the cause of the issue.
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