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Problem description: Recently my mouse cursor has been moving erratically and randomly clicking. It happens infrequently and each time only lasts about a second. It does not appear to be controlled movements despite the fact I initially suspected my coworkers of pranking me. I've been using this mouse for over two years and this is the first this has happened. Attempted fixes: CCleaner, MSE & SuperAntiSpyware scans, uninstalling mouse drivers and allowing windows to redetect it. I considered trying it on different surfaces but since it is clicking by itself, a faulty laser doesn't explain it. Recent changes: No hardware or software changes that I know of. -- Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium System specs: Dell Vostro 470, DELL MS111-P USB Mouse Location: United Kingdom I have Googled and read the FAQ: Yes
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# ? Aug 14, 2014 15:43 |
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# ? Jun 5, 2024 07:25 |
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nexus6 posted:Problem description: Recently my mouse cursor has been moving erratically and randomly clicking. It happens infrequently and each time only lasts about a second. It does not appear to be controlled movements despite the fact I initially suspected my coworkers of pranking me. I've been using this mouse for over two years and this is the first this has happened. Have you tried a different USB port on your computer? Like an entire different controller if possible.
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# ? Aug 14, 2014 15:59 |
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I'm not sure about the clicking, but check the optical sensor for dust and hair - that can cause the erratic pointer movement. Also, it's an LED optical mouse, not a laser mouse. Do you still get problems if you use another mouse?
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# ? Aug 14, 2014 16:02 |
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m.hache posted:Have you tried a different USB port on your computer? Like an entire different controller if possible. I have only tried one other port, I'll try some other ones. Factory Factory posted:I'm not sure about the clicking, but check the optical sensor for dust and hair - that can cause the erratic pointer movement. Also, it's an LED optical mouse, not a laser mouse. Red dots of light aren't lasers? I'll see if I can try another mouse.
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# ? Aug 14, 2014 16:56 |
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nexus6 posted:I have only tried one other port, I'll try some other ones. Depends on the size of the dot. But the mouse you linked is optical, not laser. Still uses red light, just more like a flashlight beam than a highly focused laser.
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# ? Aug 14, 2014 18:39 |
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# ? Jun 5, 2024 07:25 |
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Factory Factory posted:Depends on the size of the dot. But the mouse you linked is optical, not laser. Still uses red light, just more like a flashlight beam than a highly focused laser. It was a poor attempt at humor EDIT: Okay, I think I've solved the mystery. I noticed two mice in the Device Manager and I found a wireless receiver plugged into the back of my PC nexus6 fucked around with this message at 09:03 on Aug 26, 2014 |
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