-=PCTechTalk=- Re: mouse problem

gman,

i know there's no problem with the mouse cable because i dual boot linux 
with this computer and the mouse is perfectly fine with linux.  But I 
also tried to unplug the mouse cable then reseated it but it still 
doesnt work with windows.  Please help

gratchie

GuitarMan wrote:

>Gratchie,
>    Try unplugging the mouse cable from the port on the back of the computer
>and then reseating it.  Those things have a nasty habit of coming loose
>enough to cause this exact problem, even though it looks and feels
>completely seated.  There could also be dirt, grime or some other film on
>the pins preventing good contact (cigarette smoke is one major cause of
>this) and reseating it should correct the problem.  Also, take a look inside
>the mouse cable connector and see if any of the small pins have become bent
>or broken.  This is unlikely since you've already tried another mouse, but
>it's still a good habit to develop when troubleshooting these things.
>
>Peace,
>G Man
>
>PCTechTalk Owner
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "gratchie" <gratchie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:26 AM
>Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: mouse problem
>
>
>
>yes sir troth, i already tried removing it from device manager then
>reinstalling the driver but it still doesnt work =(
>
>gratchie
>
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