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Runaway mouse pointer!

mike65 · 2007-10-24 16:43:56

On my new pooter (Vista) the mouse has developed a habit of moving across the screen without an external assistance. Any ideas? Mike.

24-10-2007 4:43pm

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mike65

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On my new pooter (Vista) the mouse has developed a habit of moving across the screen without an external assistance. Any ideas?

Mike.

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#2 24-10-2007 4:54pm

John mac

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the ghost in the machine
(getting close to Halloween )

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#3 24-10-2007 5:05pm

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Are you using an optical mouse on a shiny surface. This is very common.

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#4 24-10-2007 5:09pm

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Its optical and yes the mat is rather well used and shiny. Its also curling at the edges. Time for a new one.

Mike.

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#5 24-10-2007 7:21pm

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for an optical mouse a matt finish is best, the cardboard on the back of a refill pad is great. Junk mail is too shiny these days :mad:

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#6 24-10-2007 7:32pm

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mike65

I had a similar problem in the past where my speakers were sitting beside the mouse or the mouse receiver and the speakers affected the way the mouse worked.... although if it's a new pooter then it sounds more like the surface under the mouse....

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