Computer Mouse

[PineRidge]

We have 3 Microsoft optical wireless mice (plural) and they really work well. I like the fact that all buttons can be programmed to do just about whatever you want them to do. Plus the wheel can also be used to scroll sideways which I find very handy when working in word processing. Still use a mouse pad so as not to scratch the top of the oak desk.

 

[PBMAX]

Have you checked the manufacture's web site for newer drivers? I've had plenty of device's, that brand new, had bum drivers. Also see if the have a FAQ? Page.

If the mouse haas a common problem you may find it there. Also check to see if you have smooth scrolling enabled. Some work better with it off.

do a google search for the mouse name and model # and see if some tech site forum pops up. i do this often with new devices that behave badly or unexpectedly and have had descent luck finding other that have del with similar problems.

 

[dbdartman]

My mother gave me a new Microsoft wireless optical mouse & fingerprint reader (why she didn't want to use it I'll never know...). I found this thing immensely frustrating! Evidently if the mouse doesn't move for a certain amount if time the optic light turns off, which means I was trying to move the curser & it WOUDN'T, then I'd have to lift & re-set the mouse to use it. After a couple days of this I plugged the old mechanical mouse back in. Aside from not being frustrated with the curser not moving any more, I also like the fact that this old mouse is much MUCH lighter than any optical mouse I've ever used, especially the wireless ones.