Sudden Abnormal mouse erratic behaviour

On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:00:46 GMT, "newbie2000" u36034@uwe wrote:

My computer, running WinXP Pro with 128 MB RAM

You're sure to hear "too little RAM", "XP needs 512M" (false), etc.

128M RAM will run XP OK, but it will be slow due to all the swapping.
Not all applications written for XP will work in 128M RAM.

So yes; more RAM would be better. I'd either add 256M (SDRAM) or 512M
(DDR/DDR2) or I'd replace your 128M with one of those and then add
your old 128M to another 128M or 256M RAM XP PC if you have one,
assuming it uses the same type of RAM.

But there are other things you can do...
- defrag, then set pagefile size to 512M (it's too low right now)
- if integrated graphics; CMOS Setup, allocate less RAM to this
- kill memory-wasters such as Fast User Switching

Although normally it has to be double-clicked to open a file or
folder, now it sometimes opens files/folders/e-mail with only one mouse
click, not two. However, it is very inconsistent, sometimes requiring two
clicks as normal, but sometimes requiring only one click.

I'd suspect a duff switch within the mouse that is double-triggering.

Some contexts are always one-click, e.g. toolbars such as Quick Launch

Another symptom is that when a window is open, while browing the web, the
scroll bar on the right is very herky-jerky, but sometimes not - again being
inconsistent.

That may be performance-related; see stuff about low RAM above.

Another symptom is that it when I try to capture text by holding down the
mouse right-click button, it sometimes captures the text, but sometimes
refuses to, or will capture only a a small part of the text. This occurs on
web pages, but is even worse trying to capture text in this message I'm
typing right now.

O...K...

Also, when I click and hold on the to blue line of a window, such as this
message I'm now typing, in order to move the non-maximized window, often
instead of moving the window it'll open it completely.

By "blue line", do you mean the title bar? If so, this smells like
mouse double-triggering again.

Also, when the cursor is placed at the edge of a non-maximized window to re-
size it, it often will not re-size it. If I try repeatedly, sooner or later
it will.

I use latest AVG AntiVirus and update it at least daily, and did an entire
system/computer scan, but am virus-free.

An on-demand scan of "the whole system" done within that ?infected
system is not what I would call an exclusionary test.

Google( Bart PE )

I ran spy bot search and destroy, anti adware, pest control tools, anti
spyware, anti rootkits, and also tried changing various mouse options but the
problem is still happening.

Try a different mouse?



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You can get a small mouse for your laptop with plenty of lead at Walmart for
just $15.00
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Thanks and Have a GREAT day!


"Ogg" wrote:

"Mart" wrote..
I've gradually been 'downsizing' my rodents, pensioning-off the older,
larger ones for smaller 'laptop' models. You don't realize how quickly you
can get used to the mini-mice until you have to revert back to an old
conventional one for some reason. Then, they're like pushing a brick
around your work top.

I concur! I thought I was the only one who had an appeal for the little
mice for regular use. The key is to find mini-models that don't skimp on the
lead length.

Rosa Button wrote:

You can get a small mouse for your laptop with plenty of lead at
Walmart for just $15.00

Add to that US$1,000+ in travel expenses. Most of those who posted to
this thread do not live in n.America. :-)
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Mike M

On Oct 13, 4:38 am, "Mike M" wrote:
Rosa Button wrote:
You can get a small mouse for your laptop with plenty of lead at
Walmart for just $15.00

Add to that US$1,000+ in travel expenses. Most of those who posted to
this thread do not live in n.America. :-)
--
Mike M

Hasn't WalMart penetrated Europe and China already?

Greegor wrote:

Hasn't WalMart penetrated Europe and China already?

In the UK Walmart took over ASDA in, I think, 1999 however they still
trade as ASDA. Regardless few in their right minds would go shopping in
ADSA for a mouse. :-)
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Mike M

"Greegor" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Oct 13, 4:38 am, "Mike M" wrote:
Rosa Button wrote:
You can get a small mouse for your laptop with plenty of lead at
Walmart for just $15.00

Add to that US$1,000+ in travel expenses. Most of those who posted
to
this thread do not live in n.America. :-)
--
Mike M

Hasn't WalMart penetrated Europe and China already?

Who knows?? But it certainly has pushed its way into Canada. I detest
that store!!

g The ones round here are food supermarkets mainly anyway g
Joan



Mike M wrote:

In the UK Walmart took over ASDA in, I think, 1999 however they still
trade as ASDA. Regardless few in their right minds would go shopping
in ADSA for a mouse. :-)

"Heather" wrote in message
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"Greegor" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Oct 13, 4:38 am, "Mike M" wrote:
Rosa Button wrote:
You can get a small mouse for your laptop with plenty of lead at
Walmart for just $15.00

Add to that US$1,000+ in travel expenses. Most of those who posted
to
this thread do not live in n.America. :-)
--
Mike M

Hasn't WalMart penetrated Europe and China already?

Who knows?? But it certainly has pushed its way into Canada. I detest
that store!!

The founder of WalMart is one of Mr. Bush's buddies (from Texas) and He and
the family are worth billions now, thanks to buying for pennies from China
and selling for dollars in the US. The parking lots of their stores around
here, including Sam's Club, are filled most of the time, especially on
weekends. People don't seem to care where it comes from, as long as they
save money themselves. A good portion of them are spanish speaking also.
How can you change a trend??? H.

"webster72n" wrote in message
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The founder of WalMart is one of Mr. Bush's buddies (from Texas) and
He and
the family are worth billions now, thanks to buying for pennies from
China
and selling for dollars in the US. The parking lots of their stores
around
here, including Sam's Club, are filled most of the time, especially on
weekends. People don't seem to care where it comes from, as long as
they
save money themselves. A good portion of them are spanish speaking
also. How can you change a trend???
H.

Simple.....we avoid shopping in WalMart. They (and those Krispy Kreme
donut stores) are not doing so well up here. We do NOT like spending
our money in blatantly American stores.

You refer to *spanish-speaking*......I will be more blunt and tell you
that the majority that shop in WalMart up here are from the West Indies
and India.

Btw......your Hispanic Witchhunt in the US is totally disgusting!! I no
longer watch any news on American stations for that very reason.

Sra. Heather

"Heather" wrote in message
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"webster72n" wrote in message
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The founder of WalMart is one of Mr. Bush's buddies (from Texas) and
He and
the family are worth billions now, thanks to buying for pennies from
China
and selling for dollars in the US. The parking lots of their stores
around
here, including Sam's Club, are filled most of the time, especially on
weekends. People don't seem to care where it comes from, as long as
they
save money themselves. A good portion of them are spanish speaking
also. How can you change a trend???
H.

Simple.....we avoid shopping in WalMart.

Can't help wondering who the 'we's are?
I was referring to the 'majority' of the people in general. There is no way
for them to be guided by 'your' principles, instead of their 'pocket book'
or 'wallet', if you will.
That 'wich hunt' you are referring to, is totally unbeknown to me, to the
contrary, they find more support here than other nationalities.
Soon we'll all be 'friends' anyway, just give it some time.

Harry.

They (and those Krispy Kreme
donut stores) are not doing so well up here. We do NOT like spending
our money in blatantly American stores.

You refer to *spanish-speaking*......I will be more blunt and tell you
that the majority that shop in WalMart up here are from the West Indies
and India.

Btw......your Hispanic Witchhunt in the US is totally disgusting!! I no
longer watch any news on American stations for that very reason.

Sra. Heather