Why is my mouse playing up??

claireac

I have a cordless Logitech mouse and it's driving me nuts!! Since Monday it's been slow and unresponsive. I've changed the batteries and checked the drivers and it's just the same.

Any ideas please? Could it just be worn out??

busenbust

Is it showing fully working in Device Manager? No red exclamation marks? Which OS?

claireac

It says it's working fine in Device Manager. I've checked the drivers, checked for spyware and done a virus scan. Running Vista (unfortunately).

busenbust

Is there a back-plate on the mouse which you can remove (sometimes requires removal of a few screws) and give it a clean? Is this usb or bluetooth; I suspect the former. Are you plugging the usb adapter into a hub or directly into the usb port? Can you a try different usb port?

totalsolutions

Receiver to far away - using a metal mouse mat - PC busy doing something else - other devices interference - ?

Red_Cat

Probably interference, or the sender or receiver (or both) might be on their way out. Mine packed up, despite all looking fine on the pc, drivers etc. I just chucked it I am afraid.

You might want to try it on another PC if possible.

claireac

It's working!!!

I've done several things so can't isolate which one: I've give the base a good clean even though the plate does not remove, put some different batteries in just case (my boss gave me the other ones straight out of his drawer), wiggled the hub and moved it closer.

Thanks everyone! :beer:

busenbust

^Glad you got it sorted C and have a lovely Christmas!

:rudolf:

claireac

busenbust wrote: »

^Glad you got it sorted C and have a lovely Christmas!

:rudolf:

And you
:xmastree:

savemoney

On some mouses you can get problems with a hair/dust obstructing the infra red, and then the mouse preforms erratically

totalsolutions

Poorly connections on the USB, reseating helps occasionally. Also new Duracells might be best for long term use, not rechargeable's. Use a rechargeable mouse with docking station.