> I have a IBM optical USB mouse with adapter for using the mouse port. I
> switched to USB to see how it works, but every so often the pointer freezes
> for a bit, sometimes it stays frozen unless I disconnect and reconnect the
> mouse cable. I tried reconnecting to the mouse port but that doesn't work,
> the pointer only moves now when using the USB post. I also obtained an
> updated driver, no change to the problem. Is there a way to get the mouse
> port working again?
> Eric,
>
> When you connected the mouse to the PS/2 port (mouse port), did you do this
> while the computer was shut down? If not, try that approach. Unlike the USB
> port, the mouse port is not hot swappable.
> --
> freddy
> > When you connected the mouse to the PS/2 port (mouse port), did you do this
> > while the computer was shut down? If not, try that approach. Unlike the USB
> > port, the mouse port is not hot swappable.
> > --
> > freddy
>
>
> I have a Compaq laptop with Vista. For some reason the mouse makes
> selections without me clicking. Often it is not what I want; it is something
> I simply passed over.
> I can not figure out how to correct the problem.
>
> Willy
> If you are using a 3rd party rodent look for updated mouse
> drivers and utilities. Also check by closing all you can in
> Task Manager to see if you have something running that
> interferes with the rodent.
>
> Startup Programs - Enable / Disable - Windows Defender - MSCONFIG
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/79...e-disable.html
>
> "Willy" <Willy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EA2D3D3B-5E37-464D-9C21-3493617069FA@microsoft.com...
>> >>
> >
> > I have a Compaq laptop with Vista. For some reason the mouse makes
> > selections without me clicking. Often it is not what I want; it is something
> > I simply passed over.
> > I can not figure out how to correct the problem.
> >
> > Willy
> What is a 3rd party rodent? This a new laptop. This has benn happening since
> I turne the thing on.
>
> "Spirit" wrote:
>>> If you are using a 3rd party rodent look for updated mouse
>> drivers and utilities. Also check by closing all you can in
>> Task Manager to see if you have something running that
>> interferes with the rodent.
>>
>> Startup Programs - Enable / Disable - Windows Defender - MSCONFIG
>> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/79...e-disable.html
>>
>> "Willy" <Willy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EA2D3D3B-5E37-464D-9C21-3493617069FA@microsoft.com...
>>>> >>>
>> >
>> > I have a Compaq laptop with Vista. For some reason the mouse makes
>> > selections without me clicking. Often it is not what I want; it is something
>> > I simply passed over.
>> > I can not figure out how to correct the problem.
>> >
>> > Willy
>
>> > > When you connected the mouse to the PS/2 port (mouse port), did you do this
> > > while the computer was shut down? If not, try that approach. Unlike the USB
> > > port, the mouse port is not hot swappable.
> > > --
> > > freddy
> This is a laptop. It has one of those silly pads you moved around with you
> finger
>
> "Willy" wrote:
>>>
>>>> > > When you connected the mouse to the PS/2 port (mouse port), did you do this
>> > > while the computer was shut down? If not, try that approach. Unlike the USB
>> > > port, the mouse port is not hot swappable.
>> > > --
>> > > freddy
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