UDPATE to the fiasco - 8/21/2018
So DAS told @Peter D that they've fixed the bugs in version 5.2.0.31 and that a fresh installation of .31 should resolve our problems. So this is what I did:
Saved my DAS Desktop.
Backed up my DAS settings. Tools>Back Up Settings. It will save a file to your PC desktop.
Copy my entire DAS directory and pasted it somewhere else. Just in case something goes awry, It's nice to have a backup of how everything was. Also, i wanted a copy of my .dsk, .cst, and .htk files.
Uninstalled DAS.
Restarted PC.
Downloaded a fresh copy of .31 here: http://dastrader.com/download/DASInstallIBCO.exe
Ran the installation.
Copied my .dsk, .cst, .htk files from that backup directory folder I made a few steps back and pasted those files into the newly created DAS directory.
Opened DAS and logged in.
Restored my settings. Tools>Restore Settings
It opened my default desktop file, but I did notice that couple of settings were off a little bit. I opened the desktop again and everything was pretty much good. I had to make a couple of adjustments to my Market Viewer, but that's it.
Saved my desktop.
I have searched multiple tickers and have not come across the pointer/hand issue yet. Global trendlines can be drawn and removed (remember to left click a line first, then right click, then choose "remove line"). The Global Trendline checkboxes in the chart configuration stay checked when I exit DAS and go back in.
So far, so good. If I come across anything odd, I'll update in this thread.
Thanks!