[TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control

Oh Ron....this is a real pan.
That thing is like a virus.
This link explains how it got on that computer:
http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2677247,00.html
This one explains how to get rid of it.
http://www.pchell.com/support/cometcursor.shtml
Now, I'm not sure this has anything to do with the mouse, though-but it
really should not be on that computer.
Good luck.

Jeff www.9-11-2001tragedy.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Miller" <rlmbkm@xxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 7:05 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control


>
> Jeff,in that list is mycometcursor.That is most likely the problem,with
only
> the keyboard how can I get ride of it and restore the mouse?
> Ron Miller
> D.T.V. Texas
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Dougherty" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 5:41 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control
>
>
> >
> > Ron,
> > Try this, ctrl-alt-del and close any programs but Explorer and systray
and
> > see if this helps.
> > You have not mentioned if you tried another mouse.
> > Also, during reboot, I believe it tells you :
> > Keyboard detected
> > Mouse detected.
> >
> >
> > Jeff www.9-11-2001tragedy.com
> > Help those affected by the NY/PA tragedy:
> > The Red Cross needs is mobilizing a national blood drive and needs your
> > help. Please call 800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where in your area you can
> > donate blood.
> > FAX 1-413-280-0677
> > Intrepid Video & Electronics
> > Harrisburg, PA 17111
> > 717-909-8844
> > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ron Miller" <rlmbkm@xxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 5:51 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I know,this is not mine!,its a cust I have Win ME at 1Gig and 128 meg
sd
> > > ram.
> > >  Just trying to fix it instead of adding to the landfill.
> > > Ron Miller
> > > D.T.V. Texas
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "steve smith" <scubasteve74@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 4:39 PM
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > How about an upgrade to something that can run 98 with a little
speed!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >From: "Phillip R. Hull" <phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > >Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > >Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control
> > > > >Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 17:23:36 -0400
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Can't you get into    safe mode by using F8 or Delete  at boot up
> > > > >Phillip R Hull
> > > > >phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > > >From: "Ron Miller" <rlmbkm@xxxxxxxx>
> > > > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > >Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 5:07 PM
> > > > >Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Yes,and got it into DOS mode use alt f4,seems like there is a
> > command
> > > > >to
> > > > > > get to a win98 diagnostic but can't remember it,do you?
> > > > > > Ron Miller
> > > > > > D.T.V. Texas
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > From: "Phillip R. Hull" <phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 3:58 PM
> > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 98,no mouse control
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Did you sub another mouse??
> > > > > > > Phillip R Hull
> > > > > > > phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > From: "Ron Miller" <rlmbkm@xxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 4:51 PM
> > > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Windows 98,no mouse control
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Another computer,this one is am older PB 75mhz with win
> 98.Cust
> > > says
> > > > >one
> > > > > > > day
> > > > > > > > working fine next no mouse control,unit has normal desktop
and
> > > > >cursor.It
> > > > > > > > will not move.
> > > > > > > >  Only know a few keyboard commands how and what can I do?
> Thanks
> > > > > > > > Ron Miller
> > > > > > > > D.T.V. Texas
> > > > > > > >
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