<meow2222@care2.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
>
> NT
Here in the UK we often mention 'Friday afternoon products' maybe you got
one of those. Replace the mouse. I have used the same mouse for a couple of
years with no problems.
Joe