> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > my cursor has been acting strange lately-as if it has a mind of its own- > wanders around by itself for a while and I wait a while and only then > am I able to control the cursor > I really dont think its the mouse cause when that happens-my computer > acts very very slow too > Has anyone had this problem before? > > also-someone told me I should shut off computer (reboot) once a day so > computer will act better? > first time ive heard that > Has anyone else heard that? > > Catrina > > > > Hi Catrina > > Did you have a previous mouse, and if so did you uninstall the software? If > it is a replacement mouse make sure ths software is installed properly and > that you have the correct drivers.
Hi Paris-no it came with new computer > Troubleshoot the mouse problem by shutting down your computer, borrowing > another mouse from a different computer and plugging it in, and then starting up > your computer. I would suspect that the sluggish behavior will persist, if > the keyboard is also responding slowly then you probably have other problems. > The source of the problem may be spyware or adware. Use the add/remove > programs control panel to remove all software programs that you do not use and > need. Then use a tools like Adaware and / or Spybot to scan and remove spyware > and adware programs. Make sure your virus definitions are up to date and run > a full virus scan of your hard drive as well. > _http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,7423-order,1-page,1- c,alldownloads/ > description.html_ (http://www.pc > world.com/downloads/file/fid,7423-order,1-page,1- c,alldownloads/description.html) > > _http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22262-order,1-page,1- c,alldownloads > /description.html_ > (http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22262-order,1-page,1- c,alldownloads/description.html) > I kinda keep doing that now-the aol spyware and norton virus but it doesnt seem to help-its odd I have never seen this before-I've seen the computer "stuck" and therefore unable to do anything with the cursor but not the cursor wandering around with a mind of its own-LOL > Also look at the programs that autoruning at start up. Start >Run > type > msconfig > click OK> click Start up Tab Compare the programs with the Start up > data base here _http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/_ > (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/) , disable by unchecking non - essential ones. If > there is any naughty ones there come back if you need help with their removal. > > Paris. > I am going to keep trying Thanks Paris and thanks Emile Catrina 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
