Ethernet adapter interfering with Mouse

I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

On 19 July, 22:57, "
wrote:
I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. *I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. *Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. *It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. *But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. *I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. *But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. *I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? *I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.


Have you tried using a wireless mouse? I had a similar problem a
while ago and I solved it using a wireless mouse. I guess this may
not be an option for everyone.

Hope this helps.

On 19 July, 22:57, "
wrote:
I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. *I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. *Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. *It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. *But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. *I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. *But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. *I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? *I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.


Have you tried using a wireless mouse? I had a similar problem a
while ago and I solved it using a wireless mouse. I guess this may
not be an option for everyone.

Hope this helps.

Check to see if there is a newer version
of the Intel Pro/1000 PL driver available
from the laptop manufacture's web site.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

Check to see if there is a newer version
of the Intel Pro/1000 PL driver available
from the laptop manufacture's web site.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

Yes, it's possible to enable/disable your network adapter as part of your
startup process even though this is a clumsy solution. If you cannot resolve
the issue in a more elegant way then I would like you to post the exact name
of your network adapter. You will find it in the Control Panel / Network
Connections in the column headed "Device Name". As an example, the name of
my adapter is "Broadcom NetXtreme Fast Ethernet".

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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

Yes, it's possible to enable/disable your network adapter as part of your
startup process even though this is a clumsy solution. If you cannot resolve
the issue in a more elegant way then I would like you to post the exact name
of your network adapter. You will find it in the Control Panel / Network
Connections in the column headed "Device Name". As an example, the name of
my adapter is "Broadcom NetXtreme Fast Ethernet".

On Jul 19, 6:15*pm, "JS" @ wrote:
Check to see if there is a newer version
of the Intel Pro/1000 PL driver available
from the laptop manufacture's web site.

I did update to the latest Intel Pro/1000 PL driver, but it didn't
help.

On Jul 19, 6:15*pm, "JS" @ wrote:
Check to see if there is a newer version
of the Intel Pro/1000 PL driver available
from the laptop manufacture's web site.

I did update to the latest Intel Pro/1000 PL driver, but it didn't
help.

On Jul 19, 6:25*pm, "Pegasus [MVP]" wrote:
Yes, it's possible to enable/disable your network adapter as part of your
startup process even though this is a clumsy solution. If you cannot resolve
the issue in a more elegant way then I would like you to post the exact name
of your network adapter. You will find it in the Control Panel / Network
Connections in the column headed "Device Name". As an example, the name of
my adapter is "Broadcom NetXtreme Fast Ethernet".

It is called "Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection"

On Jul 19, 6:25*pm, "Pegasus [MVP]" wrote:
Yes, it's possible to enable/disable your network adapter as part of your
startup process even though this is a clumsy solution. If you cannot resolve
the issue in a more elegant way then I would like you to post the exact name
of your network adapter. You will find it in the Control Panel / Network
Connections in the column headed "Device Name". As an example, the name of
my adapter is "Broadcom NetXtreme Fast Ethernet".

It is called "Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection"

Hi
If it is a desktop, open it and try to insert the Network adaptor into
another Slot.
That usually changes the IRQ assingnment.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

Hi
If it is a desktop, open it and try to insert the Network adaptor into
another Slot.
That usually changes the IRQ assingnment.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

"Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." wrote:

Hi
If it is a desktop, open it and try to insert the Network adaptor into
another Slot.
That usually changes the IRQ assingnment.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

What part of "on my laptop" were you having trouble understanding?

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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.

"Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." wrote:

Hi
If it is a desktop, open it and try to insert the Network adaptor into
another Slot.
That usually changes the IRQ assingnment.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

What part of "on my laptop" were you having trouble understanding?

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I have tried 2 different mice (a Logitech and a Microsoft) on my
laptop running Windows XP Pro SP3, and both of them were jerky. I
finally traced the problem to the built-in ethernet adapter. Once I
go into the Device Manager and disable the Intel Pro/1000 PL network
adapter, then the mouse will be smooth. It will still be smooth even
if I subsequently re-enable the network adapter. But if I restart
Windows with the network adapter enabled, then the mouse will be jerky
again.

Not sure what's going on here, maybe it's a resource issue. I noticed
that the network adapter is on IRQ 16, and one of the USB Universal
Host Controllers is also on IRQ 16. But Windows won't let me change
any of the resource settings for the mouse or the network adapter. I
also tried a different USB port and still had the same problem.

Any idea on how to fix this?

If not, then is there a way to disable and enable devices from the
command line? I'll just have a script disable and re-enable the
network adapter on startup.