Mouse problem

XenaRule · Post by **XenaRule** » Mon Dec 03, 2001 3:18 pm

My mouse keep dying off! Even when I restart the computer, it doesn't detect the mouse. If I wait for a few hours later and start the computer, it detects again. Is there a reason why?? It's a Microsoft Intellimouse (it has the stupid wheel). I dont think it's the ball because sometimes I clean it and the computer stops detecting the mouse. Could it be a hardware component problem? I dont think buying a new mouse would help. Does the CPU need cleaning? Any help would be great.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 1:22 am

Probably the cable. You may be able to cut it off and re-solder at the mouse. Best just to get a new mouse.

Crump · Post by **Crump** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 11:49 am

try mouse on another pc...try another mouse on your pc...

XenaRule · Post by **XenaRule** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 11:45 pm

a different mouse wouldn't work and buy a new mouse would do me no good. is there some bug or something? i still think it's some hardware problem. I dont want to spend another $30 on a new mouse. I did that already last time.

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 11:58 pm

OK, it must be a driver problem then. Will some software person lend him a hand on this?

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Wed Dec 05, 2001 12:26 pm

Just taking a stab, something worth trying....
Possibly you have tried to install and reinstall it and there are too many instances of it in your device manager.

Go into the device manager and remove all instances of the mouse and reboot. Let it get detected again on reboot.

If you think it's a hardware problem, check inside the case for a bad connection to the mobo. From what you've posted so far it does seem to be a bad cable, or bad loose connection somewhere. Possibly a bad solder joint inside the mouse.

Also, in your profile it says you use Win95, and WinME.
There may be a Dos driver loading from the autoexec.bat file on boot causing problems.

XenaRule · Post by **XenaRule** » Wed Dec 05, 2001 2:03 pm

The computer at home is still using Win95 and that's the computer with the problem.

Is it worth spending $30 on a new optical mouse (the cheapest optical mouse is what I'm thinking) IF (big if) it doesn't solve the problem? On the other hand, if it's does, then it's all good...

I wish I could get to my computer but I'm actually away from home and my mom called me about this. If only there's a way to "tap" into my computer from where I am...

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Wed Dec 05, 2001 2:21 pm

I recently picked up couple of Logitech opticals for $20, one at Best Buy and one at Staples. They are really nice. They also have cheaper ones with other brand names. That may not solve your problem, though, if you've already tried another mouse.

XenaRule · Post by **XenaRule** » Wed Dec 05, 2001 2:32 pm

well, there's another problem...
Logitech or Microsoft? Dont start debating because this will split right down the middle like cable or dsl...

I think the prices are about the same right?

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Wed Dec 05, 2001 2:48 pm

Originally posted by XenaRule
well, there's another problem...
Logitech or Microsoft? Dont start debating because this will split right down the middle like cable or dsl...

I think the prices are about the same right?

Dunno. I just get whatever looks like the best deal at the time.