Name change in XP SP2

[Willy]

You welcome Ramesh. One other question, when I pull up Device Manger, it
still shows CAT-XXXXXXXX at top. I changed Registry where you stated. It's
a Compaq Laptop that has a built-in mouse on keyboard, I had a PS/2 mouse
plugged in and working but it no longer does. Any suggestions?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Device Manager shows the Computer name and not the user account name AFAIK.

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Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


You welcome Ramesh. One other question, when I pull up Device Manger, it
still shows CAT-XXXXXXXX at top. I changed Registry where you stated. It's
a Compaq Laptop that has a built-in mouse on keyboard, I had a PS/2 mouse
plugged in and working but it no longer does. Any suggestions?

 

[Willy]

Got it now. What's AFAIK mean? No suggestions on mouse issue?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Got it now. What's AFAIK mean?

"As Far As I Know"

No suggestions on mouse issue?

With many older laptops, it was often necessary to alter a setting in
the BIOS so that the external mouse and built-in pointer (either
touchpad or eraser-head) wouldn't conflict. It was usually called
something like "Single Pointer or Single Mouse;" what it does is disable
the built-in device whenever an external pointing device is detected.
Some newer laptops have a Function Key feature to toggle between
pointing devices. Check your laptop's manual to see if more specific
information is provided.


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[Willy]

Bruce, turned out mouse went bad, took one from this one and it worked.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Bruce, turned out mouse went bad, took one from this one and it worked.

That was my second choice.... Just kidding. Glad to hear that you
solved the problem.


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[Willy]

I should of checked that 1st but it was working great last night but cat
must of ate over night, lol, cause it wouldn't do nothing this morning.