Frank Booth Snr wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote:
>> 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.
>
> I've a full back up of the system state on another drive. The only minor
> drawback is that it dates back a couple of months, and I've downloaded
> new software since then. Also it would mean that Windows update would
> start all over again its download of various patches, but I have
> considered this action if nothing else can uncover the problem.

Replace batteries?

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