USB Mouse Problem

[Nathan Widmyer]

I've had this optical USB mouse for a while, given to me before I used USB.
I got a new laptop with Firewire and 2 USB 2.0 ports. I also bought an
enclosure for my DVD recorder that uses Firewire and USB 2.0 as well a TV
tuner that uses USB 2.0. The mouse has been working fine for a while until
lately, when I plugged it in, Windows would make it's sound that the mouse
has been inserted and it refreshes the "Computer Management" dialog under
"Mice and other pointing devices" and shows "HID-compliant mouse" next to my
touchpad device. However, because it's optical and the design, you can see
the red light on the front of the mouse that lights up when it's active but
it doesn't light up, nor does the mouse respond to movements. When I
disconnect the mouse, it makes it's disconnection sound and that's that. I
can also plugin the DVD recorder enclosure, makes the sound and shows up in
"My Computer" and everything works fine. Can I conclude this mouse is on
it's way out of the door? Also, is there some program that can display the
bandwidth that individual USB devices and Firewire devices? Thanks for your
time to read my lengthy question, Nathan.

 

[Guest]

It sounds like a "mousey" problem. Suggest you contact tech support of the website of the manufacturer of your optical mouse. That could probably inform you of what steps to take "to hash, trash or dash" to the nearest PC store.

 

[Darrell]

Put in a new battery and then let us know what happens.

 

[Nathan Widmyer]

It's not wireless, just optical.

Put in a new battery and then let us know what happens.

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[Gene K]

If you can open the Device Manager, you might check what it states about
proper operation of this mouse. That said, I would just get a new one.