I have an optical mouse and the light keeps on going out, and eventually freezes in place requiring a reboot.
Any suggestions please.
I am new to computers, but not an idiot.
2007-10-20 15:42:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It is a microsoft mouse with a cord and thanks for the help so far
2007-10-20 16:23:47 · update #1
Ta ausblue love but I think it is more than that and I will try another mouse shortly.
2007-10-20 16:28:33 · update #2
FEMME when I get this sorted out you can expect a verbal spanking, so get prepared.LOL
Squirrels, Beavers and pus-ies are the same down here. LoL
2007-10-20 16:45:26 · update #3
Blondie FEMMEALABUSHE is a friend of ours and that was a joke between us and she needs a Bushwacking or a longue lashing, and I am looking forward to that later.
2007-10-20 17:31:39 · update #4
H-man, on a serious side now ... I know, I know, U don't believe it, but FYRE knew it was coming (or she got notice and sent me an email Sat afternoon-my time). It is a sad day when they do that to someone who has been here & quite active in contributing to the community. Hopefully, she won't be deleted entirely & come back reincarnated, perhaps like the Phoenix arising up from the ashes? We can only hope!!!
As to your mouse problem -- sounds like you have a short - or a line/pin is broken. U said it was a corded mouse, so is it USB (flat rectangle U plug in) or a PS2 (round with pins in it)?
All Good Suggestions from the others above, but additionally check the wire connection attached to the top of the mouse -- gently push it into the mouse, maybe 1 or 2 mm, just enough to ensure it wasn't stretched & put too much of a strain on the wire at the connection inside. Does the light go out only while it is being manipulated, or does it just go out when it wants to? If it is sporadic, & you've checked all the connections & cleaned it -- get a new mouse. --Your cat will love U for it! (U know me, I couldn't resist!)
2007-10-20 21:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by Andy K 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
H-man i have the same problem & i just have a lose connection so without electrocuting yourself push the mouse wire in properly to the computer! that used to happen a lot but as i said dont kill ya self
that may be the problem so just try it :)
i have a light on mine but it plugs in also not sure now if you have a cord hugs
same as mine kiwi across the ditch xxxx
2007-10-20 16:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by ausblue 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Muy Hombre H-man,
'Tis so sad but I too know how it was when we didn't have Answers to fall back on to answer these questions for us.
I spent hours trying to get simple answers to questions through other channels and got pages, way over my head to get simple answers.
Ihope you can work things out love. I think I would miss seeing you daily.
And I see Yamster has hit Fyre & Reign as well today, so it is a sad day here for us and those in the US also.
Keep your powder dry.
2007-10-20 18:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with po boy, you may have bad/weak batteries if it's a cordless mouse or you just plain need a new one. I have had a Dell computer for over a year with an optical mouse and never had any trouble with it.
2007-10-20 15:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi H-Man, I wish I'd known about your problem a couple of hours ago--when my married, computer-whiz son was over here. It is too late to phone him; they are most likely sleeping now. If you haven't found a solution by tomorrow, I will phone him then.
I'm with Dune regarding the terrible thing that happened to our mutual friend, today...I hope it is just a mistake due to the act of an irresponsible reporter.
2007-10-20 19:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say,, most all the suggestions sound good to me..
ck ur plugs in
ck ur battery
try another mouse/ squirrel.. ha ha.. how stupid??
I have had a lot of problems,, but not this one specifically..
good luck.. if I hear of anything I will let u no..
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2007-10-20 16:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Blondie ♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Replace that mouse with a squirrel, but keep an eye on your toiletpaper!
2007-10-20 16:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old your mouse is, but I had one that kept freezing because it had a lot of dust inside.
2007-10-20 15:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by William 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might be pressing the scroll button when you scroll. If you press it you can scroll just by moving the mouse in the direction you want.
2016-05-23 23:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say wire or wireless. If it's wireless i would say a new battery if it's wired i would say a new mouse. Nothing last forever.
2007-10-20 15:48:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋