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.

Are you using Total Uninstall 2? You should be.


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