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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Performance and Maintainance / August 2006Mouse "freezes"
I upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP on an older computer, but now my mouse freezes from time to time, such that I have to reboot my PC. Why does this happen, and what can I do about it?  SignatureDAC Cardiff Step 1: Use a Windows XP-compatible mouse driver. Step 2: Check for viruses and other malware. --- Ted Zieglar "Backup is a computer user's best friend." > I upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP on an older computer, but now > my mouse freezes from time to time, such that I have to reboot my PC. > Why does this happen, and what can I do about it? > I upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP on an older computer, but now > my mouse freezes from time to time, such that I have to reboot my PC. > Why does this happen, and what can I do about it? USB mouse? My wife's computer does that from time to time also. What I have found is that you can simple unplug it and plug it back in and POOF, It works again. Even if your mouse is not USB, give it a try. Don't ask me why this works. I have used updated Logitech drivers, Microsoft mouse drivers, generic Microsoft drivers, nothing seems to fix it. I *think* it is a BIOS or MOBO issue, but I haven't been able to pin it down. Signature-- Travis MayDay Computers "Even if your mouse is not USB, give it a try." Wrong. Only USB and Firewire devices are hot-pluggable. --- Ted Zieglar "Backup is a computer user's best friend." >> I upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP on an older computer, but now >> my mouse freezes from time to time, such that I have to reboot my PC. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > it. I *think* it is a BIOS or MOBO issue, but I haven't been able to > pin it down. > "Even if your mouse is not USB, give it a try." > > Wrong. Only USB and Firewire devices are hot-pluggable. Technically You are right, Ted. The reality is that I can swap PS/2 mice out all day long and they will work without rebooting. It may not fix the problem like it did with the USB mouse, but it isn't going to hurt anything either. -- Travis MayDay Computers "...but it isn't going to hurt anything either." I'm glad I'm not one of your customers. --- Ted Zieglar "Backup is a computer user's best friend." >> "Even if your mouse is not USB, give it a try." >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Travis > MayDay Computers > "...but it isn't going to hurt anything either." > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> fix the problem like it did with the USB mouse, but it isn't going to >> hurt anything either. Truce, OK? Yes, you are right, PS/2 Mice/Keyboards are not supposed to be hot swapped. In my experience, I have had no problems on my machines swapping mice while powered on. Maybe you were right in that I shouldn't recommend this practice to others, but I also wouldn't have suggested it if I had had problems doing it in the past. Take a little advice from me, don't take things so personally, and live life, you will live longer. I am not here to make enemies. Just to help people and make new *friends* I am truly sorry we got off onto the wrong foot. Signature-- Travis MayDay Computers > I upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP on an older computer, but now > my mouse freezes from time to time, such that I have to reboot my PC. > Why does this happen, and what can I do about it? DAC, Has your mouse froze up lately? If so, did you get it to work without rebooting? Also, Did you install new drivers? Has it frozen after new drivers? Sorry about the Back and forth between Ted and I. I hope one of our first two posts helped you. -- Travis MayDay Computers |
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