mouse got a mind of its own

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  1. GrannySmith_G5, Oct 6, 2003

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    Today my mouse started acting screwy. The pointer just randomly zig-zags all across the screen. Anyone else have this happen? ANy suggestions?
     
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  2. idkew, Oct 6, 2003

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    try mousing on a different surface.
     
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  3. GrannySmith_G5, Oct 6, 2003

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    I'm using the same mousepad I always have. Tried two different mice as well (both optical). In a split seconds time my pointer will fly down to the bottom of the screen. Driving me nuts.
     
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  4. GrannySmith_G5, Oct 6, 2003

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    did a reboot and problem solved. Not that anyone is reading this anyway.
     
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  5. weev, Oct 9, 2003

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    I always find a different type of cheese may help.
     
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  6. WilliamGates, Oct 9, 2003

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    Swearing off the hootch may help too granny...:D
     
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  7. patrick0brien, Oct 9, 2003

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    -GrannySmith_G5

    If this happens again, before rebooting, check to see if there is a hair, or lint in the focus area of the mouse lense. These things can come and go very quickly.
     
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