The arrow keeps sticking on my comp screen. Do I need a new mouse?

Answer 1

Nah. Your mouse just needs a good cleaning.

Answer 2

Have you cleaned your mouse?
Let's deal with the worst possible scenario first: Your pointer has frozen in one spot . . . or it has started scurrying around the screen with no regard for where you want it to go. While banging the mouse on your desk may relieve some frustration, it is not a recommended fix for this problem. (Trust us.)

If your pointer is doing the jitterbug, the first thing to check (and the easiest to remedy) is whether your mouse needs a bath. While it's not quite as easy as sticking the mouse in a tub of soapy water and scrubbing, it's a pretty simple process, varying, of course, from device to device. For example, instructions for the mouse we worked with said to remove the mouse ball and use a lint-free cloth to remove any dust, dirt, or lint on the ball. (Tape or mild soap and water are OK for removing stubborn residue.) The ball compartment should be gently wiped clean with a dry, lint-free cloth, and the ball should be completely dry before returning it to its compartment. Again, your owner's manual may have different instructions; follow them closely so you don't damage your mouse.

If dirt isn't the problem, you may be experiencing an interrupt request line (IRQ) conflict between the mouse and another device. (The IRQ setting determines what priority the device gets when requesting attention from the computer.) An IRQ conflict occurs when two devices have the same IRQ settings. This can create either a frozen pointer or a jittery one. To solve an IRQ conflict, you can change the device's IRQ setting. Your owner's manual should explain what setting the device ordinarily uses, what IRQ settings you can use as alternates, and how to change the setting. Often, it's as simple as repositioning a plastic block, called a jumper, over different pins on a circuit board that came with the input device.

If you're unable to fix the mouse right away, try some of the keyboard tricks listed below until the problem can be resolved.
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Answer 3

Maybe not. Clean the mousemat first as fluff can confuse a laser mouse.
If you have a rollerball mouse unscrew the ring. Clean the ball with isopropyl alcohol (from a chemist) and use some on cotton buds to clean the 3 rollers inside the mouse. Get all the crud off, reassemble and see if that works.

Answer 4

Sounds like you may need to clean your mouse.

Turn it upside down - you should see a circular plate with a hole in the middle, through which the ball rides.

Twist the plate and lift it off, now with one hand underneath to catch the ball, turn the mouse right side up.

Clean out any garbage inside the cavity, and make sure the rollers are also clean - they tend to pick up grease and dirt. Cotton buds work well.

When you have finished, replace the ball in the cavity, twist the circular plate back into place, and your mouse should be as good as new.

Answer 5

If your mouse is a wireless mouse, change the batteries. I find that mine last me about a month.

If it's a USB or PS2 mouse and has a ball, first make sure the ball and the little rollers it runs on are clean and not bunged up with gunk (the rollers especially may need cleaning - use a toothpick/cocktail stick for this and make sure you shake out all the debris)

If it's an infrared (ball-less) mouse, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the drivers.

Answer 6

most likely either that or your computers slow , if getting a new mouse does'nt work try cleaning up your desktop !

Answer 7

Some mice have removeable balls. It may need to be cleaned or the plug might be loose.

Answer 8

Get a ferret instead.

Answer 9

shame

Answer 10

Your computer doesn't like you.