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wired mouse not working properly :(

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  • cmos+battery.gif

    They are usually the same nowadays, but take it to the shop to check.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • johnmc
    johnmc Posts: 1,265 Forumite
    You can get an optical USB mouse for about £5.
  • johnmc wrote:
    You can get an optical USB mouse for about £5.

    Thanks for this, but would i not have the same problem with the BIOS forgetting to load up the mouse? With the PS/2 port mouse i have at the moment if I turn on the machine without going into the bios first to reset the settings, there is no mouse listed in the hardware at all.

    Thanks for your help,

    MBM x
  • dickibobboy
    dickibobboy Posts: 1,060 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    I would think it would work. once the pc has booted up the new hardware will be found as opticle mouse and about few seconds later the red optical light should come on and should be working fine..(But dont quite me) this is u
    Things that are free in life are great, well most of the time :beer:
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