Repetitive surface textures fool the optical sensors in the mouse.
If you have the two-toned black/grey/white Dell branded mousepad, it contains these patterns (I had the same issue with several new Dell systems even from 2 years back). Simply stop using the mousepad and the problem should dissappear. --- In [email protected], "pekoe4849" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Freqently when I try to use the mouse to make a selection or > whatever, it takes a few attempts because it seems like the mouse is > fighting me and is trying to pull away, moving erratically. (Don't > laugh!) > > Has anyone else experienced this. Can you tell me what the heck is > going on please? It's driving me nuts!!! > > Don't know if any of this makes a difference, but I'm running WinXP, > have an optical mouse, a keyboard from CompUSA that loads keyboard > stuff in the Systray (but I still have the mouse problem if I > discontinue it) and Symantic firewall, AVG virus protection, > Panicware Pop-up Stopper, and Webroot SpySweeper, also loading in > the Systray. > > I sure would appreciate help with this. Do I need an exterminator or > a psychologist? :-) > > Thx, > P. If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
