Help please - freezing cursor
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Help please - freezing cursor
From time to time (twice today) my cursor freezes and I have to close down the system and reboot. I use a MS Optical Intellimouse. I have run McAfee virus check and appear to be clear of viruses. 
Is this pronblem caused by a faulty mouse, or is it more likely a software problem ??
Is this pronblem caused by a faulty mouse, or is it more likely a software problem ??
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Not familiar with your particular mouse, but is it battery powered or rechargeable? If so, change batts or recharge. My own Mice do the same thing when they are running low on go juice.
Conan
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Aha! Then something might be using a lot of mem/processor time. Does this happen after a while or just after a boot? Have you recently instaled any new software or hardware? Try the 3 fingered salute and see if there is any difference.
Conan
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Conan, I leave the computer on all day and use it every 2/3 hours. It only happens after some time running. I never have any problem booting up. Perhaps I should close down between uses? No new software or hardware recently installed.
Thank you
Gordon
Thank you
Gordon
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My cursor froze yesterday and day before - suddenly.
Went to MS site and got a download for the Intellimouse Optical (5.5) and all seems to be well but.......................................we wait!
Went to MS site and got a download for the Intellimouse Optical (5.5) and all seems to be well but.......................................we wait!
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Glad to hear it. I on the other hand had a whole bunch of freeze ups! Once I realised what it was it's all back to normal.
So................I offer a bit of advice because it has happened before. Two bits of advice really. 1. Don't mess with MSCONFIG - the temptation is to reduce the number of startups at first start - this causes problems. And always make sure your startup is configed to 'Normal Startup.'
2. And the cruncher, and I completely forgot about it, is to ensure that you keep the temp down on your CPU. If it overheats it quite simply freeze frames your pooter and you have to re-start - but occasionally you cant until it cools down - so it is best you make sure all the vents and fans are getting sufficient air circulation. Been a bad pheeeeew days!
So there ya go as they say.
So................I offer a bit of advice because it has happened before. Two bits of advice really. 1. Don't mess with MSCONFIG - the temptation is to reduce the number of startups at first start - this causes problems. And always make sure your startup is configed to 'Normal Startup.'
2. And the cruncher, and I completely forgot about it, is to ensure that you keep the temp down on your CPU. If it overheats it quite simply freeze frames your pooter and you have to re-start - but occasionally you cant until it cools down - so it is best you make sure all the vents and fans are getting sufficient air circulation. Been a bad pheeeeew days!
So there ya go as they say.
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ppp.
Thank you again. I used to work for a computer assembler in Yorkshire - not in a technical sense - but I learnt some basics. My computer was custom built and I suspect that the fan is not quite adequate. I am closing it down more frequently to avoid overheating and I think I will have the fan checked .
Gordon F
Thank you again. I used to work for a computer assembler in Yorkshire - not in a technical sense - but I learnt some basics. My computer was custom built and I suspect that the fan is not quite adequate. I am closing it down more frequently to avoid overheating and I think I will have the fan checked .
Gordon F
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I am about to install a 3rd fan. Problem is that I have so many devices that the circulation is pretty ropey I guess. In the meantime I have taken a side panel off and voila! It is brill now.
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