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myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534) 3 years ago

Something strange is happening here. My optical mouse has been kind of sticking and now my keyboard has started it a bit too. Any suggestions. I've already changed the batteries in my mouse and it's still doing it.

So..if I disappear you'll all know why. Anyone have any advice I'd surely appreciate it.

 

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tags:  optical mouse, bugger, computers, keyboard, keyboard sticking a bit too
 
1. myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)   3 years ago

I've had this happen and fairly recently, Irish. While working with Excel, it would copy cells, but paste only three lines. I ran SuperAntiSpyware to no avail, but a reboot did it.

Sometimes computers just get overwhelmed. Give a cold start a try. Betcha it'll work. Can't hurt. Your computer just might need a two-minute break.




myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

I just did that, when I ran my scan a few minutes ago. What's weird is that it's not consistant. I can only compare it to, moving through some sticky spots. LOL!

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2. myLot reputation of 79/100. fren45 (660)   ranked 120 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

I suggest to get a good alkaline battery/Rechargeable battery ..
With that your mouse and keyboard would power longer..
: D


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

I just put brand new batteries in it. It's also inconsistant and the keyboard it not doing it now. Weird.

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3. ctriana921 (13)   ranked 4,622 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

If it is not a laser mouse I'd suggest looking at the rolling ball to see if any dust or fuzzy material from your mouse pad has gotten into there. I know it used to be a huge problem with my old mouse!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

I guess I said it wrong then? It's a wireless mouse, isn't that optical or is the correct term laser? Thanks.

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4. myLot reputation of 80/100. Spook619 (277)   ranked 1,336 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

I get that from time to time certainly on my mouse (my keyboard is hard wired) and there's no real cure, you just have to put up with sticky for a short bit. My most effective ways of clearing it up are to use the connect buttons on the reciever and the mouse, then just forcefully knock it against the desk untill it works again.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Ok...now explain that to a computer dummy! LOL! I need that clarified, please, dear. hee heewink


myLot reputation of 80/100. Spook619 (277)   ranked 1,336 out of 6,370 in computer  3 years ago

On the undeside of your mouse and on the bit which recieves the signals should be a button... press them both. if that doesn't resolve it, knock the mouse around untill it decides to work again!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Thank you kindly!

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5. myLot reputation of 90/100. sconibear (2988)   ranked 652 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

i don't really know what i'm doing, and i don't know if it will help, but try giving the mouse some cheese and tuning the keyboard.

OK....OK.....just kidding, i still don't know if it will help (and i still don't know what i'm doing) but you can TRY going to your control panel....."start">>>"control panel" there you will see an icon for "mouse" and "keyboard."

open them one at a time and click on "hardware"......it should have some writing which mine ends with device status: this device is working properly.

even if it says that, or if it says some thing different, click on "troubleshoot" and it will walk you through different scenarios.

do this for both your mouse and your keyboard and get back to me if it works so i can feel really smart. ninja


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Well I went ahead and did a shutdown, as rj suggested, let the computer sit for a bit and brought it back up. So far that seems to have fixed it. ;shrug; If it does it again I'll try your suggestions! wink

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6. myLot reputation of 84/100. sparkofinsanity (3868)   3 years ago

The best advice I can give is stop licking the screen? LOL
Sorry, couldn't resist.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Oh man, THAT's what it was. I borrowed Sconi's pug puppy to clean the inside of my monitor. That's when all this started. He must have been eating honey recently! Thanks gal!


myLot reputation of 84/100. sparkofinsanity (3868)  3 years ago

LOL, Glad to be of help!w00t

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7. impulseon (11)   ranked 4,621 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

it is easy to fix your problem in my opinion, you just need to prepare your money to buy new one...hehehe, because it may be the sensor will broken slowly so to repair the sensor it is same or more expensive than buy new one. for the keyboard look like getting old or dirty so you can take out the button one by one to clean up then open the chasing screw in the bottom to take out the plastic PCB then clean up.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Ok, thank you.

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8. myLot reputation of 80/100. thecrazyjogger (2672)   ranked 782 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

its wireless?
hmm r u sure tht the reciever is fine??
n r u sure tht the reciever is gettin the full signal/?
happy lotting and have a nice day! :D


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

It's doing ok now. Thanks!


myLot reputation of 80/100. thecrazyjogger (2672)   ranked 782 out of 6,370 in computer  3 years ago

yay! :D

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. MsTickle (12906)   ranked 67 out of 6,370 in computer   3 years ago

My mouse has been playing up to. It gets jerky or sticky and sometimes I
have to click on things twice to make it work. I have no idea what the
problem is or what to do. It's a real pain in the patootie though
especially when I'm trying to play a game. sad


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

One of the comments, above, tells about a wee button on top and bottom. You might go look at that comment. Mine is fine now.


myLot reputation of 93/100. MsTickle (12906)   ranked 67 out of 6,370 in computer  3 years ago

Yep, I read that the other day when I posted this. I can't find any buttons on my mouse and meanwhile the problem has disappeared for a while. I'm glad yours has too.happy

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10. myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961)   3 years ago

You know, if you would quit drooling on your keyboard while visiting those "certain" on-line sites, this wouldn't happen.thumbdown































































































Women and chocolate...sheesh!lol


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

;discretely closes World Of Cheesecake window;blush


myLot reputation of 93/100. MsTickle (12906)   ranked 67 out of 6,370 in computer  3 years ago

LOL you two.lol

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