Frank Booth Snr <fbsnr@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> OS - Windows 2000, Hardware Dell Dimension Computer, hdd Maxtor
> 5TO40H4. I have a Logitec optical mouse purchased over 7 months ago,
> and until now, I've never had a problem with it. The last few days
> the mouse has started to give trouble, with the cursor sticking on
> the screen for a few seconds, when the mouse is moved. This problem
> normally starts after several minutes of computer use. Eventually the
> mouse gives up altogether and the red light underneath goes out. The
> only way to restart the mouse is to pull it out of the USB socket and
> then push the plug back in again. After a few minutes, the same
> trouble begins again.

> I've looked at device manager under mouse and usb bus controller, but no sign of any conflicts
> shown there.

It wont be that, that will stop it working at all.

> I downloaded software called UPH Clean-Setup.msi from Microsoft's website, which fixed another
> unconnected problem I was having. But more or less the mouse trouble started after downloading
> this. It might be a co-incidence.

Bet it isnt if it really did start after using it. If you did
a full backup before using it you could restore that.

You could use a restore point if you were using XP.

You could try a repair install of 2K.

> Anyone have other idea?

Try it on a different system to see if you get the same
effect on that. If you do, use the mouse warranty.

If you dont, the problem is with the OS install most likely.