[GH-ISSUE #2042] mouse moves over to second device but does not show on the screen #1490

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opened 2026-05-05 07:53:05 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @Ronaldlewis9534 on GitHub (May 15, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/2042

What happened?

my mouse will move over to the other screen and i can interact with stuff but i cant see where the mouse is and the keyboard doesnt work on the other device

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v2.4.0

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If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

github

What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

Linux, windows

What OS versions are you using?

server: windows, client: linux

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Originally created by @Ronaldlewis9534 on GitHub (May 15, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/2042 ### What happened? my mouse will move over to the other screen and i can interact with stuff but i cant see where the mouse is and the keyboard doesnt work on the other device ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? github ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Linux, windows ### What OS versions are you using? server: windows, client: linux ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_
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@kasper-alex commented on GitHub (Jun 4, 2024):

This solution helped me
For me Windows 10 (server) to Ubuntu 22.04 (client)
Turn off Wayland and use Xorg

<!-- gh-comment-id:2148197564 --> @kasper-alex commented on GitHub (Jun 4, 2024): This solution helped me [For me Windows 10 (server) to Ubuntu 22.04 (client) Turn off Wayland and use Xorg](https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/2024#issuecomment-2002216749)
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