How Do I Stop My Mouse Moving to My Second Monitor?

Your next best option is to use the free Dual Monitor Tools app.

Here’s how:

Download Dual Monitor Toolsand install it.

Dual monitor setup

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Right-click or tap-and-hold the tray icon for Dual Monitor Tools, and then selectOptions.

SelectStickyunder theCursorheading in the left-hand menu.

SelectChangenext toLock cursor onto screen.

Dual Monitor Tools menu options from the Windows 11 desktop

Tick theEnable this Hotkeybox and then input your chosen shortcut.

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Right-tap the desktop to find the display prefs link.

‘Sticky’ Options for Dual Monitor Tools

From there, you’ll see your current dual-monitor setup with side-by-side alignment.

Select your second monitor and drag it to a diagonal position.

Now, your mouse will only go to the second monitor when you move the cursor diagonally.

Dual Monitor Tools' Change Hotkey options

PressAlt + Tabto switch between the two monitors.