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Everytime I turn on my computer, the mouse starts moving around randomly and right-clicking. Then, it goes down to the bottom-left corner and does the same thing, but even faster. Then, it stops functioning altogether. At that point, I have full control over everything, but only through the keyboard. I thought maybe it had something to do with my actual mouse, but I unplugged it and restarted, and the same thing happened.
How can I figure out what is wrong? Should I be starting the computer in "safe mode" (I'm not even sure what that is or how to get to it) and running a virus scan? I heard there is some sort of rollback feature I can use, to move my system back to how it was a few days ago. Is that an option? -- Thanks, Homer |
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a few questions;
- is it a laptop pc or desktop? - is it a serial mouse or PS2 or USB? - did it just start happening after you installed any new hardware or software? - are you running XP? |
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is it a laptop pc or desktop? [/ QUOTE ] Desktop [ QUOTE ] is it a serial mouse or PS2 or USB? [/ QUOTE ] PS2, I believe (the connection to the computer is round). [ QUOTE ] did it just start happening after you installed any new hardware or software? [/ QUOTE ] Nope. One day the computer was working fine and I turned it off. The next time I turned it on, it started happening. [ QUOTE ] are you running XP? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. -- Thanks, Homer |
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First thing I'd try is a different PS2 mouse. If that doesn't work I'd try a USB mouse. That way you could rule out a hardware problem with the mouse or the PS2 port.
If that still doesn't work I'd try reinstalling the mouse drivers. |
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First, with the PC off I'd take the mouse connector out and the plug it back in.
Next and I'm not sure how you can do this without a mouse (see below), but to check if there is an irq conflict To do this without a mouse - There should be a keyboard function key, on mine its the lower row 3 keys to the right of the space bar its a picture of a menu. The key will do the same a a right click. - right click on the "my Computer icon and select "properties" - Select the Hardware tab - Open device manager - expand the mouse tab - right click on the mouse and select properties The display should tell you if the PC thinks the mouse is working properly or if ther is a conflict. If it says it is working properly then chances are its a bad mouse. It would be about a 15.00 purchase for a USB or ps2 mouse to be sure unless you have a spare. |
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