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moreno99 -> (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (8/4/2005 0:29:40)

anyone know what this problem could be? i have to use tab and alt and shift and all the shortcut keys to get anything done :(

it started to do it a little last night, but now it is doing it NONSTOP

it is a Dynex optical mouse

i use Windows XP

i have tried system restore, and also restart etc etc

also when i remove my mouse, i cant even use my finger pad, still cursor goes to a corner (btw, i use laptop)

ANY help would make me sooooo happy


please and thank you



Larry M. -> RE: (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (8/4/2005 7:22:28)

Zack,

I've experienced this same behavior with my Logitech Optical Mouse / Dell Inspiron 9100 Laptop which indicates a weak battery, nothing more.

Other things to check: (1) Control Panel / Mouse and (2) Control Panel / Device Manager/ Mice & Other Porting Devices.

Last thing: Uninstall the Dynex mouse and buy a new Logitech - $20 USD is cheap in comparison to the aggravation & time expenditure so far.



BobbyDouglas -> RE: (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (8/4/2005 14:26:58)

Hey Zack,

Before you purchase a new mouse, you might want to try two additional things:
1. Try the mouse on a 2nd computer, if you experience the same problem, get the Logitech like Larry suggested.
2. Uninstall the drivers and all the software associated with your mouse, and then reinstall it. Make sure you re-plug the cable for the mouse cord aswell.

I had this same problem on my old setup, and it took a bit of waiting and killing to get it fixed, but it finally corrected itself on its own.

Also, if you decide to buy a mouse, and have one picked out, send me a PM, I might be able to save you some money.



moreno99 -> RE: (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (8/10/2005 16:16:08)

THANKS SO MUCH!!

thanks so much guys, this is what i ended up doing, 1st i disabled the mouse, and i was only using the laptop touchpad at first, cursor wasnt going to the corner anymore

waited a few days until yesterday i plugged my mouse back in and began using it with no problems

so i'm good now thanks to ya'll

thanks thanks!



marymaryfitz -> RE: (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (11/11/2005 17:25:46)

Just an FYI to everyone.

I have had this same problem w/one of the laptops that I support (Dell Insp 8100).

I had done the same as you suggested, uninstall the mouse, try a different USB port, try a different mouse, try a regular mouse....all that. The only thing that worked was uninstalling it, then oooops! The hard drive crashed!

We ended up re-imaging the machine and now...2 months later... the gremlins are back! Hence the reason I am here finding this post! I have also found some info on updating the BIOS, will be doing that also so I can let ya know how it works! If anyone else has any suggestions, let me know!

Thanks! :)



Larry M. -> RE: (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (11/12/2005 12:51:29)

Your 8100 is getting some age on it, so it's a good time to update all drivers/patches (including BIOS) appicable to your machine Here

Enter your Dell Service Tag # for access.




moreno99 -> RE: (problem) Cursor keeps floating to corner of screen? (11/20/2005 8:29:09)

update, everything was fine til today, the problem is back again :(



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