Mouse goes mad

[itchy]

Hi, my mouse pointer suddenly goes of on its own and all sorts of programs start opening. The only thing I can do is restart and it takes about 5 restarts to get back to normal.

I've scanned for viruses, none. Runing XP home, duron 1200 with 256mb mem. The mouse is a A4tech cordless. I've changed the batts and the signal is not being interupted. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the software to no avail.

Cheers all.

Itchy

 

[breezer]

what happens if you use a corded mouse? (as in "one with a wire")

 

[itchy]

Not got one to try, had some free anti virus software, realised it only happened since I got it. Deleated it and upto now it's been ok.

Any ideas incase it comes back are welcome.

Itchy

 

[Igorian]

Yes, buy or borrow a cheap corded mouse to localise the problem.

Is it USB or PS2?
Have you any other wireless kit?

 

[breezer]

itchy, as you said "it only happened since I got it" then basicaly you have answered your own question.

 

[itchy]

the problem is back. It's not the av software. I've tried a new mouse and the problem is still there so I guess it's software related.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[aussie1]

try onother mouse driver if that dont work try a new mouse if that dont work re-install software again and check what IRQ adress your mouse is on, there may be a conflict with something else,

 

[Damocles]

Have noticed that if my mobile phone is sitting next to the mouse, the screen goes crazy from time to time when the phone does something.

 

[Beamish]

Thats got nothing to do with the mouse.... Just the signals your mobile is sending/receiving interfering with your monitor.

If you continue to place your mobile near a monitor (or indeed a 100hz tv) it will kill it over time.

 

[AdamW]

You aren't giving it enough cheese. A nice slice of wensleydale usually does the trick.