Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical USB - Won't boot

[SkylessKnight]

My system won't get past the boot splash screen when the mouse is connected through the usb port, but when connect through ps/2 port, it's fine... Should I update my bios to get the "usb" connection for my mouse to work??

 

[smah]

See if this applies to you

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282195

 

[SkylessKnight]

Yeap, I tried disabling that already, didn't work ... Computers used to be so easy... they're getting harder and harder.. hm... But thanks..

 

[smah]

A bios update may be the next place to look. It might also be worthwhile to follow these steps

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315539

to look for any USB devices that shouldn't be listed in Device Manager.

 

[bcastner]

I think smah has the right idea. It is a BIOS issue. I had a similar problem on a client machine, and created the following rule:

. If there is a legacy USB setting in the BIOS, enable it if you use USB mice or keyboard;

. If there is a legacy USB setting already enabled and you have mice or keyboard issues, disable it.


The Microsoft USB products seem to like having the BIOS setting enabled; the Logitech products seem better (not always) with the BIOS setting disabled.

Note as well that if you are using an USB-2-PS/2 adapter for the mouse, toss it in the trash can. This is just problematic under XP.