My mouse does not work on my computer, when I plugged a new one up it still will not work what should I do about this problem. Will a wireless mouse work
2007-03-02 15:25:38 · 14 answers · asked by Mrs. J 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
if u are using ps2 mouse, then u hv 2 restart ur pc to make sure
the pc can detect the mouse after u plug in the mouse. but if u use usb mouse, this may not necessary.
for certain case, if above problem still exists, u have to check
ur CMOS/DOS configuration. restart ur PC and press button del
to enter CMOS/DOS interface. find mouse configuration and set it to detect the mouse based on type of ur mouse(either PS2 or USB).
that's all.
2007-03-02 15:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by mountbpho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless mouses work the same way as non wireless. Is your current mouse a ps2 or a USB?
2007-03-03 12:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by The Master 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be sure you've loaded the software that goes with the new mouse - if you haven't rebooted your computer I would do that first and it should find the new mouse by itself. If it doesn't make sure the mouse is plug in securely. you can also go the the control panel - under mouse and review the settings there to make sure everything appears right in those settings.
2007-03-02 23:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by kw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a wireless one will not work... You probably never install the mouse driver. Remember to install the mouse driver. If the Mouse came with a CD ROM, then install the driver from the CD to your computer.
Thank you.
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2007-03-02 23:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are using the right hookup. Some computers like HP and dell are color coded because they use the same "connectors." Meaning, the keyboard and mouse use the same "outlet." Therefore, makesure you are plugging your mouse in the right connection on back of the PC.
2007-03-02 23:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kairi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using a USB or PS2. If its a USB the ports may be bad. Do other USB devices work? If PS2, maybe there is somethinf stuck inthe plug and use a USB but then you'll be in the same boat. I need more info. If the USB is bad a wireless is useless.
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2007-03-02 23:29:57 · answer #6 · answered by The Syko Ward 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is you are plugging it in while on and you just need to restart the PC. I build PCs and with XP i have never installed any drivers XP has most of them already. even my Logitech wireless with all kinds of features. And it is posible that you just got a bad one.
2007-03-02 23:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Psycmixer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check settings in the control panel. a wireless mouse probley won't be recognized either since it has to be connected in the same port.
2007-03-02 23:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to install the drivers for the mouse before you use it... most mice will work with XP so you should be able to just plug it in...wireless mice you will need to install the drivers
2007-03-02 23:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was it a usb mouse or a PS2 mouse? looks like ur usb or PS2 is bad. buy a usb mouse and try another usb port...
2007-03-02 23:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋