Mouse Problem (jumping around)

astroboicito, please use a win 98 boot disk and boot to dos that way. Then run the command i printed above to fix the mbr. mbr /f

Sorry about that, sometimes the old brain isnt running on all 8 cylinders.

How do I go about finding drivers for a mouse that didn't come with/doesn't require any? It's just a plain ole "rollerball" Microsoft brand. Don't really think my problem is with the mouse per se. Seems like the "jumpy pointer" would be constant if this were the case. But I am willing to try installing drivers if you could point me to where I might find some...? If not then I might go shopping for a new mouse. This one has (by far) lasted longer than any mouse I've ever had, but I don't guess I am partial to it. Still using it mainly because the one that came with my new Gateway machine is ball-less which just didn't suit me. Too jerky, too much delay, or something. Anyway, thanks in advance.

Look on the bottom of the mouse and write down the exact wording of the name of the mouse. Then go to m\soft and go to the drivers download section and then to the one for that mouse and download drivers. There may not even be drivers needed as os (win xp or any other windows os) will automatically install drivers for this, but there may be other specific drivers, up to you to find them.

As for the other mouse you are talking about, they are generally considered to be better mice. If its also a wireless mouse then perhaps low batteries could be the cause, or the receiver in a bad place. But thats only if its wireless. Being without a ball is only an optical mouse, not wireless.
Unless the optical mouse is damaged, i cant see where it wouldnt be better than the older mouse. But sometimes its a matter of what you like. For instance, i cant see why anyone would ever use a mouse anyway. I use a trackball and you couldnt pay me to use a mouse. But thats just me.

Didn't find any drivers at microsoft.com. Appearently they only care about optical and laser models ... I will see about buying a new mouse. Thanks for your help.

I think what is happening is that your operating system is seeing what mouse it is and automatically instaling the correct mouse drivers from its collection of drivers. Much the same thing as the fact that you can install hundreds of printers right from windows without even having to install the drivers as the drivers are built into windows.
You might even try that way too if you want. But i think you either have a virus\malware or your mouse is on the way out (going bad). If you can try another mouse and the mouse works fine then it likely wouldnt be a virus or malware causing it. Then you would know your mouse is simply broken.

Wish i could talk you into a trackball, lol. A trackball is really only a mouse upside down. But i find you have better control and you save wear and tear on your wrists with a trackball. I moved to a trackball because i was getting that wrist syndrome and since then never a problem. So i would never use a mouse again. Never mind the syndrome, a trackball is even faster and more accurate than a mouse, in my opinion, lol.

I have scanned my computer for viruses/malware several times but nothing was ever found. Haven't ruled out this possibility entirely, though. We'll see how it goes with a new mouse.

Actually, I already have a slight disability in my right hand/wrist which makes it difficult for me to use certain mice (mouses?). Particularly the very rounded and/or wide variety. A trackball might be just what I need. I'll look into it. Thanks for the recommend!

trackball or regular.. just ask if you can try the display models or something to see what fits your hand nice and comfy.. and dont worry about those special stuff like laser (unless your a gamer or one who needs absolute presicion)..

my prefrence on mouses, would be wifi (bluetooth) but if its got a scroll wheel on it i'm happy

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i heard alot recently about alot of problems with mice and opengl ( which is where i have my problem) something to do with certain versions of video card support I.e. ogl 1.2 is what mine supports , 2.0 i belive is the newest and i have heard no reports about the mice problem, So It's Not Video Software It's the hardware.

Also Could Someone Please Answer me the question i asked on the first page,
how do i turn off the mouse buffer on windows xp in the reg.
if you can tell me that i know that will fix my problem and prob. half the others.
btw i am a tech but i have had not luck on finding it.

yes... seems we've missed your post sorry..

have you tried the usual bag of tricks? what steps have you taken so far to get us up to speed...

-Device Manger> remove mice drivers, reboot and auto-reinstall
-tried different mouse
-fiddled around with the mouse properties in control panel
-tried a third party driver/software or the brand software that came with the mouse eg Logitech, MS Intellipoint etc?

and anything else...

I'm thinking it maybe the mouse speed in the control panel>mouse properties that you change...

This has happened to me a coupla times and I solved it by unplugging my Logitech gamepad while using my mouse. Try that if u have one.(not sure coz u've not posted if u have one or not).

a new mouse seems to be the remedy for me. 5 days now without an occurrence. hope it lasts. thanks for your help, guys.

I think the problems are to do with an overflow in the mouse buffer in XP. Here's a link to fix it.
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/653/

Mouse Propertise

try to disable "enhance pointer precision" in Control Panel->mouse propertise

Ok, I found the solution for me.

I've done these things:

1. changed the mouse queue (buffer) length from 100 to 250.

2. in BIOS setup changed that i have leagacy USB keyboard and mouse (have no idea what is that

3. also in BIOS setup i've put that IRQ 12 is reserved in system resources, becouse my mouse uses that IRQ. (You can see it in device manager...)

I think it's only the last thing but if you have time check it out, i don't have time now, have to finish one 3d animation

legacy usb means a PS2 mouse. IF you have a USB mouse, change it back in bios or use a usb to ps2 converter


don't mess around in bios if you are not sure what the functions do. You can really jack stuff up and do some real damage.
It is best to leave at automatic dectection settings. Your motherboard book should go into detail about BIOS.

Ow... great, I actualy have a PS2 mouse, so probably that was the problem

But, damage a computer by changing BIOS, I don't think so. Maybe if i put core voltage to +3V And if I make a computer does not boot, there is always BIOS reset jumper

Anyway thanks for your concern...

I wouldnt be so fast to push Tedster's advice aside. In my opinion he is right. And i had a customer do just that once. At least from what he told me. All he said he did was make a bios change.
Thing is, its not worth arguing about, so lets not get into that rut.
I would only suggest you keep that thought in mind when making bios changes and just be careful for your own sake, which you likely do anyway, lol.

I also had this problem before but I found a way around it. I actually used the help of a tech support forum that really helped me solve this problem. They have live chay support that you can use for free.

Here is the page for Mouse Support Just choose your brand from the list and ask your question I really recommend it.

Good luck

Grace

Serious mouse problem

Week ago I have experienced serious mouse problem. First it has begun to behave strange. Mouse pointer has started to stop from time to time and then it has started to move without my steering. Then it has started to open different windows by itself and finally it has stopped to work. I have succeeded to return it in life with a System File Checker with command sfc /scannow and for some period it has continued to work properly but from time to time it would behave in the same manner and after few days it has stopped functioning. I have tried to reinstall windows and mouse would work properly few hours and then it would stop. I have suspected that I have caught virus on the internet and I have formatted whole partition and have installed new windows but it has happened the same thing. After that I have tried to delete partition C and create new one but instead partition system deleted whole disk and I have lost my data on partition D and I have the same problem with mouse. Several times I have succeeded to recover mouse by clearing CMOS/BIOS but it was for short time and after installation I have experienced the same problem which I have now. I have noticed that also other people have got the same problem. If someone has resolved this kind of mouse problem please tell me what I have to do.

"the" Solution!!

Hi everyone.

My system Features:

Win98 SE
128mb ram
801 mhz

May be someone will be able to find the right solution from my IMPORTANT observation about the leaping mouse issue.


When I got this problem, where the mouse starts to open program and move around the desktop in a crazy way, I disconnect the mouse from the PS port and reconnect it afterward!

The problem was solved !!! When the problem reappears after a month, I did the same and the problems stops.

So, maybe there is a problem with the PS2 port which is on the Motherboard.

I hope that this may help some to get round this issue. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the mouse cable and let this forum know What happens!!

Note: I nearly turn mad with this problem. This happens when I had Winxp Installed.
I format my PC hundreds time, I even zero the harddisk before finally installing WIN98. When the mouse started to leap again, I was ready to blow everything!
All this due to a PS port! It's unbelievable sometimes!!