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Mouse problems? Yeah, I know it's stupid.

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Sinn, Nov 19, 2004.

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  1. Sinn Newcomer, in training

    Hi guys,

    I used to work with an old wheelmouse and recently changed for an Optical one, but now for some reasons, the cursor simply jumps to the corner of the screen once in a while. I think(?) I have the latest driver for it and I really don't understand what could cause this problem. (downloaded MouseWare Version: 9.79.1 on the Logitech site)

    Mouse: Logitech® Optical Mouse Black (currently plugged on the USB channel, but does the same thing on the PS/2 one so I guess that's not the problem.)

    Thank you in advance,
    Your help is very appreciated,
    Gab.
    Sinn, Nov 19, 2004
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  2. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Hello and welcome to techspot.

    Maybe it`s the surface you`ve got the mouse on if it`s reflective either shiny or bright white etc this can cause optical mice to misbehave.

    Regards Howard :wave: :wave:
    howard_hopkinso, Nov 19, 2004
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  3. Eiko Tec

    that's really weird logitec mice are the onlyones that usally work for me the secound i plug them into the usb and other mice i usally have to boot with them in for them to work :/ hmmmm did you try both pluging into PS/2 and USB?
    Eiko Tec, Nov 19, 2004
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  4. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    I think it is something like howard said. I have seen many problems with jumpy mice from different types of surfaces. If you aren't using a mousepad, try using one, if you are using one, try withouth, or a different one.

    BTW
    :wave:Welcome to TechSpot:wave:
    poertner_1274, Nov 19, 2004
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  5. Sinn Newcomer, in training

    Yeah I tried plugging it in both PS/2 and USB channels but nothing seems to fix the problem. I tried to use it without the mousepad (which is mostly black BTW, but does have some kind of protective plastic on it that could perhaps be considered as shiny?) but I work on an architect table made in some kind of glass, that would really be more shiny than the mousepad..

    Also, I tried with another mousepad without that protective plastic but it seems it does the same thing. So I guess that's not it also. I REALLY wonder what's the problem with that mouse. I like optical mouse MUCH more than wheel ones for precision purposes but it this lil' problem is making the experience a bit less enjoyable.

    Thank you again for your advices,
    They are very appreciated.
    Gab.
    Sinn, Nov 19, 2004
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  6. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    May I suggest that you take the mouse back and either get another one or perhaps even a different one.

    It is possible that you have got a faulty mouse.

    Regards Howard :grinthumb
    howard_hopkinso, Nov 19, 2004
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  7. Electrick Gypsy Newcomer, in training

    Try it again on a sheet of plain 'white' paper.
    Electrick Gypsy, Nov 19, 2004
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  8. Sinn Newcomer, in training

    I don't think so for I tried it on my sister's comp and it doesn't do the same thing.
    Sinn, Nov 19, 2004
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  9. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    It seems that we have exhausted most of the possible causes.

    If it were me I would take it back and get another mouse probably a different manufacturer and try that just to rule out any compatability issues.

    Regards Howard :grinthumb
    howard_hopkinso, Nov 19, 2004
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  10. Sinn Newcomer, in training

    Ok :), thx anyways guys.
    very appreciated
    Sinn, Nov 19, 2004
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  11. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces

    And I'd uninstall MouseWare...
    Mictlantecuhtli, Nov 19, 2004
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  12. Sinn Newcomer, in training

    Why's that? I thought that was the program that was acting as the driver.. I mean, is it normal to use a Logitech mouse and use a Microsoft program to configure it? Could MouseWare be the cause of such problems?
    Sinn, Nov 19, 2004
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  13. The Best Alias Newcomer, in training

    I seem to recal having a driver problem with a logitech many moons ago. I'd go to the device manager and verify what driver is being used. Seems like I had to remove all the various mouse drivers except for the standard PS2 mouse driver. (including the new logitech driver & others) Reboot the machine, install mouseware, reboot the machine again, configure the rodent and all was cool.
    The Best Alias, Nov 19, 2004
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  14. Eiko Tec

    I never use special drivers for my mice I let windows xp find it.
    Eiko Tec, Nov 19, 2004
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