I have a mouse with a Compaq and it is simple, has a left click and right click and center scroll down dealie. Last night it started acting up. I don't think it is dirt, I cleaned it out, but once someone said to me it has to do with like "asking it to do too much by some setting or such ? Last night also my puter was running slow. I update my AVG twice a day ??? HELP please and I don't want to buy a new one really DYI maybe thanks
2007-05-30 00:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
you people are so so helpful, it is like instant answers, I love this place when people are polite. I live alone and don't have many to ask, am a retired elem teacher and am used to having lots to ask but am retired now and a lot of folks my age won't do computers. I love all the great answers on here. thanks I think it is just dirty,
2007-05-30 00:52:51 · update #1
Acting up in what way?
Not scrolling around? That's usually crud collected on the rollers inside... if you haven't cleaned them then make sure they are cleaned... use a fingernail and damp cotton bud. Also grease on the mouse ball can cause grief... so wash your hands while holding the mouseball, dry it on something that doesn't get fluff on it (not a paper towel... tea towel or jay cloth is best).
If you are feeling brave it may be worth taking the cover off (probably held on by 1 screw through the base) and blowing the collected fluff and crud out from inside the mouse body as well.
If that doesn't fix it, a new mouse isn't that expensive... under £5/$5 probably
2007-05-30 00:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mouse has an infra red sensor to track movement instead of a rolling ball the problem might be your mouse mat.
If your mouse mat has a picture on it, try testing the mouse using a piece of white paper instead. I had the same problem before and so went and bought a single colour mouse mat.
I think your computer slow running is a different problem, try getting a different virus software like Mcafee.
2007-05-30 07:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by eclipsed2908 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can also try going to your control panel and click on the mouse - - there are suggestions and tips there.
just hit the start, then control panel, then right click mouse...
may help??
2007-05-30 07:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a cordless mouse? If so, maybe it just needs new batteries. If not, check the cable - make sure it is securely plugged in. If it is, buy a new mouse. They're not that expensive.
2007-05-30 07:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by CinderBlock 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your AVG may have let a trojan past.
2007-05-30 07:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here are some tips
2007-05-30 07:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋