Hi everyone!
I've had an optical mouse for the last six months which has been working fine up until a couple of weeks ago. Then it froze anytime I started the computer. I was able to make it work by unplugging it and re-plugging it (usb port). But now even that doesn't help.
I get a message saying that "Windows has detected an unknown usb device which has malfunctioned."
It's a real pain as otherwise, the mouse is in perfect working order. I've tried to use another usb port but without success. My computer is on Windows XP. What shall I do (apart from buying a new mouse!)
Please can you help me with this?
Many thanks!
2006-10-18 00:43:05 · 14 answers · asked by Breizhonat 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Well, I've managed to make it work yesterday (although I have no idea how!), so I'm positive it's fine. The usb ports works fine too.
But how do you reinstall mouse drivers?
2006-10-18 00:52:47 · update #1
"Mouse Driver"? Behave - no such thing. If it is in fact a driver error, it'll be the USB driver, and will affect any other USB devices such as printers or joysticks or cams.
Mice (mouses?) are mass-produced for a cheaply as possible, and will probably only last 6 months to a year before they need replacing.
The mouse itself is knackered - test in on another PC if you don't believe me, then go get yourself another one. Cheap as chips mate, really. I think you can even buy them in supermarkets these days!
Whilst USB is widely accepted as being a very convienient method of connecting stuff to your PC, in my experience, it's also very good at not lasting very long. Personally, I have been through 5 or 6 joysticks in the last 24 months due to similar problems. Good ones, at that, not cheap rubbish.
The alternative is to get hold of a USB to P/S2 adaptor - it's a little green thing that you plug the USB socket into, and then just plug it into the old-fashion mouse socket on the back of your PC. If this doesn't work, you know your mouse has had it.
By the way, the more things you have connected via USB, the greater the strain on system resources. Try to avoid it if you can!
2006-10-18 00:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by BushRaider69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start > control panel > mouse > Hardware
Under devices, locate the name of your mouse. click on it if found. Then Click on properties > Click on Driver > Click on Uninstall.
After Uninstalling the mouse driver. Shut down the computer. Then attach the mouse to another USB port. Start the computer. The computer should automatically install the drivers for the mouse. In case if it doesn't you may need the windows installation cd. It will also configure the new USB port to be used with the mouse. Hope this will help.
2006-10-18 00:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your mouse driver may have become corrupted; reinstall it from the disk that came with it (or from the web site of the manufacturer). If that doesn't help, chances are good that it's time for a new mouse. I personally recommend the wireless variety - worth every penny!
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2016-12-26 22:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by rankins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you mouse is knackered.
If you are absolutely sure that the mouse is OK then it's probably your USB controller that's had it.
Sorry - but it looks like you might have to shell out a few scheckels.
2006-10-18 00:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good afternoon,
I had the same a problem when I installed Windows XP on my machine.
I only changed the Mouse and now, all is well.
Good luck.
2006-10-18 02:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nada 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to start, control panel, system and hardware then device manager.
click on mouse and other pointing devices, click on the mouse icon , see if it is working ok. if not click on drivers and click on install Have the software that came with your mouse in the drive
2006-10-18 01:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like you have to reinstall your mouse drivers
2006-10-18 00:46:07 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you buy a new one,theyre really cheap now,i bought 1 yesterday for £9-99,its great.
2006-10-18 00:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds stupidly obvious, but.. .have you tried changing the batteries? (Assuming it's a cordless mouse).
When batteries get low in my mouse it creates all sorts of problems with hanging the computer etc.
2006-10-18 00:53:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋