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| The Mouse with a mind of its own. | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 2 2013, 04:44 AM (263 Views) | |
| Darcie | Jun 2 2013, 04:44 AM Post #1 |
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I only use this vaio laptop when I go to Montreal, it is an exercise in frustration as it has a wandering mouse. Sometimes it lets me control it and other times not. I have had every one I can think of look at it, from a programmer, to a computer engineer to my computer guru. There is no infection at all, it has been looked at over and over again with every program imaginable. It may be a corrupted EXP Pro, it could be hardware, has anyone heard of this before? It has to be seen to be believed. Happens in Montreal and it happens in London. |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 2 2013, 05:05 AM Post #2 |
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Arre you using the pad on the laptop or an external mouse? |
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| Darcie | Jun 2 2013, 05:39 AM Post #3 |
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External right now, but I have used the pad mouse and the same thing happens. Have changed the mouse, to no avail so I know it is not the mouse itself. |
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| wildie | Jun 2 2013, 09:17 AM Post #4 |
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Maybe its because its set for US English and you are in a French province! biggrin 04 |
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| Darcie | Jun 2 2013, 09:19 AM Post #5 |
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Could be except it has the same bad habits in London. |
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| Delphi51 | Jun 2 2013, 09:57 AM Post #6 |
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External mouse on laptop with touch pad? Maybe the two don't get along. It might be worth a try to disable the touch pad in the control panel to see if that solves or at least indicates the problem. Also worth a check to see if any of the handicapped features are turned on; weird things happen with some of those. |
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| Darcie | Jun 2 2013, 10:10 AM Post #7 |
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Delphi, that has been done in the past, then the external mouse has been disabled and removed. It doesn't matter which it is, it still roams on and off. The bluetooth has been disabled, now you really lost me when you talk about handicapped features, have no idea what you are talking about. |
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| Delphi51 | Jun 3 2013, 04:35 AM Post #8 |
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The "handicap" features are actually called "Accessibility Options" in the control panel. Among other things, control of the mouse pointer can be given to the numeric keypad. Sony released an update to fix the problem in 2011; might be worth a try. http://www.pocketables.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9725 There are a lot of complaints like yours on the computer help forums. I see Windows XP service pack 2 is taking a lot of the blame. You might check in your control panel, system, general, what level of service pack you have. If you have service pack 2, definitely try updating to service pack 3. Use Windows Update in your start menu unless you can borrow a service pack 3 CD. It will be a very long download. Another possibility would be to use the restore CD that came with the computer to take it back to its new condition, eliminating all possible update incompatibilities. The "works sometimes" bit is bad news; software is pretty consistent so variability tends to mean something is broken in the hardware and that means junking an older laptop unless it is something very small. I saw a reference to a "wiring harness fix" for some Sony's that sometimes fixes the wandering cursor. Even that would mean taking the thing apart which is usually a two hour job with a $200 bill if done at a shop. Computer help sites can be very helpful. You might try the one Toodles recommends: http://computerhelpforums.net They will get detailed information about your computer and problem and do their best to figure it out. Edited by Delphi51, Jun 3 2013, 04:46 AM.
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| Trotsky | Jun 3 2013, 06:07 AM Post #9 |
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Years ago I have had a couple instances of "wandering mouse" where the untouched mouse produced a pointer that slowly worked its way to the top or bottom of the screen with no input from me. I cannot remember what I did to control it, not do I have a clue as to what caused it. Darcie, Why not go to the Device manager, (or Control Panel>>Mouse) remove all mouse drivers, unplug the external mouse (presumably USB) and reboot . Then turn it off again, plug in the mouse and reboot. Let Windows find the drivers anew. Coincidence, We jut got a new Dell laptop and we both HATE the touchpad. I had a deuce of a time getting the laptop to recognize the USB external mouse. It took try after try doing the same thing. Sometimes it wouldn't SEE the mouse, other times it would SEE the "new hardware" but couldn't find drivers, then FINALLY it went as it was supposed to but it was at least 5 tries doing exactly the same thing. An aside: Make sure in Mouse preferences you select, AUTOMATICALLY CHOOSE EXTERNAL MOUSE IF ONE IS DETECTED. (or similar wording.) Edited by Trotsky, Jun 3 2013, 06:22 AM.
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| Oldsalt | Jun 3 2013, 07:24 AM Post #10 |
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4 things you could try 1. Open your default Web browser and type in your laptop manufacturer's website address. Click the "Support" or "Drivers" link from the manufacturer's homepage, then type in your laptop model number. Click to download the appropriate drivers or software for the touchpad or touchpoint and your operating system. Install the drivers or software using the on-screen instructions, then restart your computer. 2. Click the "Start" menu and choose "Control Panel." Double-click the "Mouse" icon. Click the "Pointer Options" tab. Click to clear a check from the "Enhance Pointer Precision" check box. Click "Apply," then "OK." 3. Open the "Mouse Properties" window using the method in Step 2. Click the "Pointer Options" tab. Drag the pointer speed slider a few notches to the left to decrease the mouse sensitivity. If a hardware issue is causing the wandering cursor, this method may be an acceptable way to fix or minimize the problem. 4. Trace the PS/2 or USB mouse cable to the port where it plugs into your computer and unplug the device. Multiple pointing devices may interfere with each other, causing a wandering mouse cursor or other mouse issues. |
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| wildie | Jun 4 2013, 06:36 AM Post #11 |
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As Darcie and I happen to live in the same city, I invited myself to have a look at this phenomenon! After viewing this strange behaviour, I volunteered to check it out at my home. I have a Linux Mint installation DVD that runs independently from the system o/s. So, I popped this in and found that the wandering mouse occured using Linux, so this ruled out a Windows XP problem. So, it seemed that it could be corruption in the bios. (basic input/output system) I checked the Sony website and found a bios upgrade for this computer, so proceeded to do this. It was relatively simple to do. Just downloaded the upgrade file to my computer, copied it to a memory stick and then ran the file in Darcies computer. The update went as it should and after the computer shut down and then restarted, it appeared that the problem has been resolved. Now its just a matter of keeping our fingers crossed and hope that the problem is fixed. |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 4 2013, 08:56 AM Post #12 |
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Yay Wildie!! |
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| campy | Jun 4 2013, 09:28 AM Post #13 |
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I had the same thing only with mine the pointer went off the screens omeshere into never never land for a while. I can't remember how I fixed it except for getting a new computer. I think an optical mouse would solve that problem instead of the rolling ball typy of mouse. |
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| Darcie | Jun 6 2013, 03:41 AM Post #14 |
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Happy to report that both my wired and wireless mouses are behaving beautifully. For 2-1/2 years I have had this problem, the laptop is on and shall remain on so I can check it out. I owe you a big one Wildie. Thank you welldone4jb.gif greatjob5fx.png bowing.gif thankyousign.gif friends.gif cloud9.gif 1sm088doubleup.gif :wineglasssmile.gif: :touchwood: :th_th36_1_11: :woohoo: :super: :cutiepie: :happy: yeah199 wub :beer: |
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| wildie | Jun 6 2013, 07:31 AM Post #15 |
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Now lets not get carried away! Indenturing your descendants into servitude and bondage for three generations would suffice! :GreenSmileyBounce: |
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