Re: Misbehaving Mouse!

If it *only* happens in IE it would suggest some kind of setup/driver problem. If it's other programs as well, it could be either driver or hardware. (You kind of intimate that other programs might be affected without coming right out and saying so).

If it happens with a second mouse it probably rules out the mouse itself (you could verify that by trying the original mouse on a second system). However, it could still be a wiring/connector problem particularly if you are using an extension cable.

I would also try re-installing the mouse driver (or delete the mouse from device manager then reboot - using the keyboard - and let Windows redetect the mouse).


Keith wrote:
Right!
It's a MS Intellimouse 1.2A PS/2 Compatible
Ball, PS2
Happens most predictably when I click the pull-down arrow on the IExplorer Address Bar
I have tried another mouse and get the same effect. It's weird - the cursor can continue in it's direction even if I reverse the movement of the mouse! If I try to get out of the program or close Windows 2000 the cursor moves across the screen at random while I move the mouse, "clearing" a small square 'window' as it goes, revealing the desktop.

"Sid Knee" <mevagissy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:45536d22$0$32403$c3e8da3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Keith wrote:
Thanks for this. However, the problem is more fundamental. The mouse uses any movement I make as an excuse to move any way it wants! At random!

Any other ideas, please?
Perhaps a little more information?

- mouse type (optical, ball etc)?
- connection (wired, wireless, ps2, usb)?
- happens with certain programs/all programs
- if you have a second system can you swap the mouse and see if the problem follows?


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