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title: "General Tips"
type: "wiki"
space: "School of Information Technology Administration & Security"
author: "Kamla Rana"
created: 2026-05-04T15:48:59Z
updated: 2026-05-04T16:10:19Z
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/14/school-of-information-technology-administration-security/wiki/view/18153/general-tips"
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# General Tips

## **Kali Linux Mouse Compatibility Issues**

To fix the invisible mouse cursor in recent Kali Linux versions on [VMware](https://www.vmware.com/), you must upgrade the Virtual Machine hardware compatibility level.

**Primary Solution: Upgrade Hardware Compatibility**

1. Shut down your Kali Linux VM completely.

1. In the VMware Library, right-click on the Kali VM name.

1. Select Manage > Change Hardware Compatibility.

1. Follow the wizard:

- - Click Next.

- - Under Hardware compatibility, select the highest available version \(e.g., Workstation 17.x\).

- - Click Next and select Alter this virtual machine.

- - Click Finish.

1. Power on the VM, the cursor should now be visible.