Mouse stops working after unplugging it and plugging it back in

[Guest]

I have had issues in the past where if I unplugged a mouse from a server and plugged it back in the server the mouse would no longer work. The only fix was to reboot. I am replacing all of our KVM equiptment and would prefer that did not have to restart every server. Any one know a work around or away get the server to recongize the mouse again. Thanks in advanced.

 

[Bob I]

How about Disable it before removal and then "Undisable" after making
the switch.

 

[Guest]

I would disable the mouse if I could, but I don't see how I can. It's a PS/2 mouse. It looks like my only option is to uninstall it. I can't seem to find where I could disable it. Any suggestions on disabling or other options

----- Bob I wrote: ----

How about Disable it before removal and then "Undisable" after making
the switch

Ryan wrote

 

[Guest]

Unplugging/plugging PS/2 ports is not recommended while your PC is powered up. You risk damaging or destroying your PS/2 port connection.

 

[Paul Hopwood]

I have had issues in the past where if I unplugged a mouse from a server and plugged it back in the server the mouse would no longer work. The only fix was to reboot. I am replacing all of our KVM equiptment and would prefer that did not have to restart every server. Any one know a work around or away get the server to recongize the mouse again. Thanks in advanced.

PS/2 devices are not Plug and Play and should not be unplugged with
the machine switched on. Whats more, you can permanently damage the
port by doing so.

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[Bob I]

My bad, yes, uninstall in the only option available. I think I would
give it a try once(uninstall) to see if that is a viable option in your
situation. Normally PS/2 devices are not recommended for "hot" plugging,
so you are taking a hardware risk there.

 

[Cdatar]

-----Original Message-----
I have had issues in the past where if I unplugged a mouse

from a server and plugged it back in the server the mouse
would no longer work. The only fix was to reboot. I am
replacing all of our KVM equiptment and would prefer that
did not have to restart every server. Any one know a work
around or away get the server to recongize the mouse again.
Thanks in advanced.

.
Use a KVM that emulates a mouse and keyboard on all

connected servers etc, no matter with one you are viewing.
All connected devices think that a mouse & keyboard are
connected all the time.
Peter

 

[Wolf Kirchmeir]

[quoting OP:}

from a server and plugged it back in the server the mouse
would no longer work.

I'm not surprised. I'm surprised you haven't had hardware damage form doing
this-- it's risky. Why not buy enough mice that you never have to do this?
Mice are _cheap_ - probably cheaper than the KVM route suggested by Cdatar,
but you will no doubt do the necessary pricing research.