Mouse Problem

[GuyM]

Anyone got ideas about this one...
Since re-installing Windows 98 SE (after another crash!), the PS/2 mouse is not behaving itself...
The Systems manager says the device is working OK and no conflicts etc. but
when I pull the mouse left, the cursor goes right and visa-versa!
Up + Down are OK its just side to side
Is thjis likely to be a Hardware fault or some mysterious setting or IRQ clash?
I've tried removing it and re-installing to no effect
Any ideas???

regards and thanks

Guy Manning

 

[GeckoAPA]

Have you virus scanned? it may be a virus.

 

[edfair]

Dump the mouse driver and let it reinstall. That may help. Ed Fair
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[GuyM]

Hi
1. I've just re-installed windows from a clean formatted drive so I don't think it will be a virus (but I will check...)

2. I have removed the PS/2 device several times and let Windows re-find and install it...to no avail!
I says 'device is working OK', but it clearly is NOT

Guy

 

[Guest_imported]

Hello Guy

Judging from what you've done so far, it points (excuse the pun!) to a hardware problem. I'd try a known good mouse from another machine, or try your mouse on someone else's PC. For a basic mouse you don't need special drivers. You could try opening up the mouse to ensure it's not full of crud, hairs, etc., but sounds like the chip is up the creek.

ROGER - GØAOZ.