Re: Why would an optical mouse suddenly not work?

Hector wrote:
Hi all,

I was creating a new template in Word the other night and after some
typing went to move the mouse. It didn't - well the mouse did, but
the cursor didn't :-)

Neither buttons work, nor the wheel. The cursor responds, i.e.
changes state hourglass etc. when there is machine activity. The
mouse itself is a third party, USB optical and has been working fine
for over two years, The machine has XP Home SP2. According to Device
Manager, the device is working properly - although strangely (to me)
there are two entries for HID compliant mouse and two entries for HID
compliant keyboard. The keyboard works fine and (I think) uses the
same receiver as the mouse.

I've tried de-installing, re-booting, re-installing. I've changed the
batteries several times. I've reset the mouse button, moved the
receiver closer (although its been in the same place for ages with no
problems).

I don't understand why it could be a driver issue, since the mouse
was working before I started typing. And as for hardware, what is
there to go wrong? Do optical mice get old and give up eventually?

I'm stumped and would gratefully appreciate any help.

There's a fair chance the mouse is dying. I'd guess that the transmitter in it may have died.

Cheers,

Cliff

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