trouble with mouse

[hiya5150]

i already posted this problem once, but i have not yet resolved the issue. i am running windows 2000, and very often when i reboot (say 7 out of 10 times) the computer does not recognize the mouse; i have to reboot again, sometimes as many as 10 times until the computer "finds" the mouse. some members have suggested that this might be a driver problem, some say a port problem.

i'm thinking of just purchasing a usb mouse (or an extension that converts the reg ps/2 one to a usb), i figure it'll take less time than getting to the root of the problem.

does that make sense?

 

[kjv1611]

What model of mouse is it? Microsoft or Logitech? model #?
What version of Windows or other operating system?

Stephen
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 KJV

 

[hiya5150]

it's an hp mouse, i don't know the model number and i'm running windows 2000. but i must tell you that i had the same problem with another mouse that i tried (a logitech) AND when i was using win xp on the same computer

 

[kjv1611]

Hmm. I've seen a couple HP mice at a store recently, and found they were made by RCA. Maybe you could try checking RCA's web site for any support or drivers for mice they manufacture?

Stephen
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 KJV

 

[hiya5150]

i don't think it's worth the hassle. isn't it easier to just get a usb mouse?

 

[kjv1611]

Well, I wouldn't tend to think it's because of the difference between USB and PS/2 mice, though I reserve the right to be wrong. I almost would wonder if it could be a problem with the motherboard, maybe a bad ps2 port or in need of a BIOS/DRIVER update for the motherboard, since you've already tried for teh mouse, and since it is happening with more than more than one mouse, and with 2 different operating systems. If you built the machine, try checking the motherboard manufacturer's website for BIOS/DRIVER updates for your board, or check the PC manufacturer if you bought one from Compay, Dell, etc...

Stephen
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 KJV