Bug 509202 - [KDE Linux 2025-09-06 on VMware] Can't see the mouse pointer unless it is zoomed in
Summary: [KDE Linux 2025-09-06 on VMware] Can't see the mouse pointer unless it is zoo...
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.4.80
Platform: KDE Linux Linux
: NOR major
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2025-09-06 17:47 UTC by Alex
Modified: 2025-09-17 15:57 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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Description Alex 2025-09-06 17:47:00 UTC 
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.
Comment 1 Alex 2025-09-06 17:49:56 UTC 
Additional note: if the main PC (not the virtual machine) is accessed remotely (e. g. via Chrome Remote Desktop), the mouse pointer is visible as a black semi-transparent or non-transparent square.
Comment 2 Alex 2025-09-12 18:34:11 UTC 
Seems to be fixed in KDE Linux 2025-09-12.