Problem with MS Optical Mouse

[Bikini Browser]

Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that it
right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open that
item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas on
what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

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[David H. Lipman]

From: "Bikini Browser" <[email protected]>

| Hello folks:

| I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that it
| right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open that
| item by itself sometimes.

| I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
| batteries but the problem persists.

| I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas on
| what I can do to solve this problem?

| Any ideas are appreciated...

Try someone else's mouse BEFORE you buy a new one.

 

[Bikini Browser]

I forgot to mention that this Intel Motherboard was made for a PS2 mouse but
I am using this Microsoft USB Wireless Mouse...

I don't think it makes a differance but I wanted to mention it.

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[Elmo]

Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that it
right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open that
item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas on
what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

Press the button on the bottom of the sending unit and on the bottom of
the mouse. That might get the devices to connect on a different
channel. This could help if the current channel is being influenced by
another device in proximity.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Uh-huh...

I forgot to mention that this Intel Motherboard was made for a PS2 mouse
but
I am using this Microsoft USB Wireless Mouse...

I don't think it makes a differance but I wanted to mention it.

=====================================

 

[Steve]

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else that
could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC from the mouse
?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!



Good luck!


S.

 

[choro]

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!

Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.

 

[C]

BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!

I have one. It's made by Ntrust. There's a little switch to turn it off
on the bottom of the mouse.

 

[choro]

I have one. It's made by Ntrust. There's a little switch to turn it
off on the bottom of the mouse.

Hey be careful there are no female mice around when you turn it ON!

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Steve wrote:

Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.

I strongly agree. My Microsoft wireless mouse has a switch like the
one he asks for. *Most* of the time I remember to turn it off, but now
and then I forget.

 

[C]

Hey be careful there are no female mice around when you turn it ON!

Heh, good one.

 

[Unknown]

Why a switch? The current draw from the battery is in micro amps. Normal
battery (alkaline), about $.21 at Cosco,
in the Microsoft wireless mouse lasts about six months. A lithium battery,
about $1.90, should last well over a year. I am currently testing life of
the lithium.
What's more, a switch would have a relatively high failure rate due to
frequent use. Cheaper to replace the battery
once every six months or so than the entire mouse because of a bad switch.

 

[Unknown]

Right on!

Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far
superior.

 

[SC Tom]

***answers in line

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else that
could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC from the
mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)

*** Not much on an optical to get dirty. I have seen the microswitches wear
out and be extremely sensitive, but not so much with newer mice. Lift the
tabs over each of the switches and try blowing it out with one of the canned
air products.

*3 Reinstall Windows.

*** Really?

BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!

*** Most of the travel (notebook) mice have an on/off switch, either one
that gets pressed in when the dongle is parked in it, or a simple slide
switch. I've owned a couple of each, and contrary to what others have
posted, never had one wear out. The Logitech V470 I have now has been in use
for over a year now with the same 2 AA batteries and no switch problems. The
drawback to most of them is that they are smaller than most desktop mice.

 

[choro]

***answers in line


*** Not much on an optical to get dirty. I have seen the
microswitches wear out and be extremely sensitive, but not so much
with newer mice. Lift the tabs over each of the switches and try
blowing it out with one of the canned air products.


*** Really?

*** Most of the travel (notebook) mice have an on/off switch, either
one that gets pressed in when the dongle is parked in it, or a simple
slide switch. I've owned a couple of each, and contrary to what
others have posted, never had one wear out. The Logitech V470 I have
now has been in use for over a year now with the same 2 AA batteries
and no switch problems. The drawback to most of them is that they are
smaller than most desktop mice.

This is a new one on me. I thought mice were either small, medium or large.
Surely the best one for any individual depends on the size of his or her
hand. This is an ergonomic matter and nothing to do with whether the
computer is a desktop, laptop or netbook.

Mice are like women. Which one you fancy depends purely on your personal
preferences. But I certainly don't like women with silicone implants! ;-)

 

[Bob I]

Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.

unless it's in your briefcase!

 

[Unknown]

Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated devices.

 

[Bob I]

You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>

 

[Unknown]

Gee whiz---------Use common sense.

You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>

 

[Alias]

Gee whiz---------Use common sense.

This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system with
no anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an oxymoron.