Re: [H] Weird mouse problem
could it be grime internally blocking the buttons... this eventually happens to me... the buttons stop working well or the wheel gets hung up, and I have to take the mouse apart to clean it. Also sometimes the silicon pads get dirty and I have to clean them with a scrub sponge. The screws to take a Logitech mouse apart are always under the labeling so you have to feel around for the cavity and then cut it open to access the screw. At 04:16 PM 1/8/2014, you wrote: I've got a mouse problem that is driving me nuts. It doesn't click and drag properly, like say to select a rectangular area for cropping a photo. Each time I do it, there's about a 95% chance that it will somehow lose the signal partway through the motion and make the box smaller than a want or will somehow continue past and clear the box before I can click or hit any keyboard commands. I'm currently using a Logitech wireless mouse and I've tried replacing the batteries as well as reinstalling the drivers to no avail. It works fine otherwise. Haven't had any issues in gaming or anything. But when it comes to dragging selection boxes (like in Photoshop or Google Earth or whatever) it is an incredibly frustrating experience. Any thoughts on what's going on? - Brian
Re: [H] Weird mouse problem
I really do not wish to share that I buy keyboards and mice 3at a time; but I do. Have been surviving this way since 2009. Keyboard and mouse quality seems to be in the tank. The sign of 'commodity' hardware I fear. Best, Duncan On 01/09/2014 15:28, Winterlight wrote: could it be grime internally blocking the buttons... this eventually happens to me... the buttons stop working well or the wheel gets hung up, and I have to take the mouse apart to clean it. Also sometimes the silicon pads get dirty and I have to clean them with a scrub sponge. The screws to take a Logitech mouse apart are always under the labeling so you have to feel around for the cavity and then cut it open to access the screw. At 04:16 PM 1/8/2014, you wrote: I've got a mouse problem that is driving me nuts. It doesn't click and drag properly, like say to select a rectangular area for cropping a photo. Each time I do it, there's about a 95% chance that it will somehow lose the signal partway through the motion and make the box smaller than a want or will somehow continue past and clear the box before I can click or hit any keyboard commands. I'm currently using a Logitech wireless mouse and I've tried replacing the batteries as well as reinstalling the drivers to no avail. It works fine otherwise. Haven't had any issues in gaming or anything. But when it comes to dragging selection boxes (like in Photoshop or Google Earth or whatever) it is an incredibly frustrating experience. Any thoughts on what's going on? - Brian
Re: [H] Weird mouse problem
At 12:37 PM 1/9/2014, you wrote: I really do not wish to share that I buy keyboards and mice 3at a time; but I do. Ok, but my Logitech G15 keyboard retailed at close to 2 bills and my G9X mouse still sells for around 70... but I do have backups for each Have been surviving this way since 2009. Keyboard and mouse quality seems to be in the tank. The sign of 'commodity' hardware I fear. Best, Duncan On 01/09/2014 15:28, Winterlight wrote: could it be grime internally blocking the buttons... this eventually happens to me... the buttons stop working well or the wheel gets hung up, and I have to take the mouse apart to clean it. Also sometimes the silicon pads get dirty and I have to clean them with a scrub sponge. The screws to take a Logitech mouse apart are always under the labeling so you have to feel around for the cavity and then cut it open to access the screw. At 04:16 PM 1/8/2014, you wrote: I've got a mouse problem that is driving me nuts. It doesn't click and drag properly, like say to select a rectangular area for cropping a photo. Each time I do it, there's about a 95% chance that it will somehow lose the signal partway through the motion and make the box smaller than a want or will somehow continue past and clear the box before I can click or hit any keyboard commands. I'm currently using a Logitech wireless mouse and I've tried replacing the batteries as well as reinstalling the drivers to no avail. It works fine otherwise. Haven't had any issues in gaming or anything. But when it comes to dragging selection boxes (like in Photoshop or Google Earth or whatever) it is an incredibly frustrating experience. Any thoughts on what's going on? - Brian
Re: [H] Weird mouse problem
OK. Sorry. I just tried to share, not get into a 'what I spent.' issue. I have never used a current kbd or mouse. I have been using really 'old' stuff for yearsI suppose. I use plain old MS mice, ~$20 each' I'm getting ready to shop some new kbds. Kbds are special. I'll pay extra for what I choose. Last time it worked. This time I do not knowyet. Yes, YMMV. I get it. Have you researched the Logitech drivers lately? Best, Duncan On 01/09/2014 16:13, Winterlight wrote: At 12:37 PM 1/9/2014, you wrote: I really do not wish to share that I buy keyboards and mice 3at a time; but I do. Ok, but my Logitech G15 keyboard retailed at close to 2 bills and my G9X mouse still sells for around 70... but I do have backups for each Have been surviving this way since 2009. Keyboard and mouse quality seems to be in the tank. The sign of 'commodity' hardware I fear. Best, Duncan On 01/09/2014 15:28, Winterlight wrote: could it be grime internally blocking the buttons... this eventually happens to me... the buttons stop working well or the wheel gets hung up, and I have to take the mouse apart to clean it. Also sometimes the silicon pads get dirty and I have to clean them with a scrub sponge. The screws to take a Logitech mouse apart are always under the labeling so you have to feel around for the cavity and then cut it open to access the screw. At 04:16 PM 1/8/2014, you wrote: I've got a mouse problem that is driving me nuts. It doesn't click and drag properly, like say to select a rectangular area for cropping a photo. Each time I do it, there's about a 95% chance that it will somehow lose the signal partway through the motion and make the box smaller than a want or will somehow continue past and clear the box before I can click or hit any keyboard commands. I'm currently using a Logitech wireless mouse and I've tried replacing the batteries as well as reinstalling the drivers to no avail. It works fine otherwise. Haven't had any issues in gaming or anything. But when it comes to dragging selection boxes (like in Photoshop or Google Earth or whatever) it is an incredibly frustrating experience. Any thoughts on what's going on? - Brian
[H] Weird mouse problem
I've got a mouse problem that is driving me nuts. It doesn't click and drag properly, like say to select a rectangular area for cropping a photo. Each time I do it, there's about a 95% chance that it will somehow lose the signal partway through the motion and make the box smaller than a want or will somehow continue past and clear the box before I can click or hit any keyboard commands. I'm currently using a Logitech wireless mouse and I've tried replacing the batteries as well as reinstalling the drivers to no avail. It works fine otherwise. Haven't had any issues in gaming or anything. But when it comes to dragging selection boxes (like in Photoshop or Google Earth or whatever) it is an incredibly frustrating experience. Any thoughts on what's going on? - Brian
Re: [H] Weird Mouse Problem
- Original Message - From: Harvey Best [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alt Cpu hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: [H] Weird Mouse Problem On my home desktop. Windows Xp Pro everything updated just suddenly started acting asif the mouse had gone bad. When you open a window, any Very seldom is the problem hardware related, such as a bad PS/2 keyboard or mouse port. When it is, you can circumvent it (patch job) by using a USB keyboard or mouse. As a technician I have found a very valuable diagnostic tool to be Windows 98 installed on a small IDE hard drive. Windows 98 will load in Safe Mode on most any IBM compatible computer. Just unhook your hard drive and hook up the hard drive containing Windows 98. If you are using a SATA hard drive, there is no need to unhook it. Most computers try first to boot to an IDE hard drive if one is hooked up. Hit F8 and select Safe Mode. Once Windows 98 is loaded in Safe Mode you will have use of your mouse and keyboard. If your mouse and keyboard work here (but did not work in Windows XP) there is nothing wrong that a format and reinstall job will not fix. I just fixed a keyboard problem yesterday by formatting and reinstalling. I tried the built in Windows XP Restore thingy but that did not solve the problem. So here we go again, the patch 'em up team who loves to fix Windows screaming, Do not format! Fix it! And we on the format and reinstall team, Don't tune it up, just replace the engine! (Windows XP). This sounds like the Democrats and Republicans, doesn't it? The only thing I kick myself for is fooling around trying to fix it for a few minutes before going ahead with the format and reinstall job. When the internal Restore thingy works, it goes home and comes back a week later with the same problem. The results of most patch jobs are the same. Chuck
[H] Weird Mouse Problem
On my home desktop. Windows Xp Pro everything updated just suddenly started acting asif the mouse had gone bad. When you open a window, any window, the pointer just goes wild. You can click outside of the window and the random spastic movement stops, but as soon as the pointer is moved over the window again, the spastic movement starts again. So, I replaced the mouse, but it made no difference. I am assuming its a driver problem? Also assuming I will need to boot up in safe mode to try and make changes or replace, because as it is now I can't make a change as I cannot control the mouse when I go to the mouse properties windows. Any ideas, points in a semi-right direction? I am heading out of town early in the AM, so I may not be able to reply or try any solutions offered until late Friday night or Saturday, so you may not see an immediate reply, but any help appreciated. Harvey hbestExpress yourself - download free Windows Live Messenger themes! Get it now!
