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  #16  
Old March 24th 10, 03:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Ken Blake, MVP
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

On Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:29:57 -0000, "choro" wrote:

Steve wrote:



BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!


Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.



I strongly agree. My Microsoft wireless mouse has a switch like the
one he asks for. *Most* of the time I remember to turn it off, but now
and then I forget.

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  #17  
Old March 24th 10, 03:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Ken Blake, MVP
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

On Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:29:57 -0000, "choro" wrote:

Steve wrote:



BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!


Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.



I strongly agree. My Microsoft wireless mouse has a switch like the
one he asks for. *Most* of the time I remember to turn it off, but now
and then I forget.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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  #18  
Old March 24th 10, 03:48 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
C
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choro wrote:
C wrote:
Steve wrote:

BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!

I have one. It's made by Ntrust. There's a little switch to turn it
off on the bottom of the mouse.


Hey be careful there are no female mice around when you turn it ON!


Heh, good one.

--
C
  #19  
Old March 24th 10, 03:48 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
C
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

choro wrote:
C wrote:
Steve wrote:

BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!

I have one. It's made by Ntrust. There's a little switch to turn it
off on the bottom of the mouse.


Hey be careful there are no female mice around when you turn it ON!


Heh, good one.

--
C
  #20  
Old March 24th 10, 03:50 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Why a switch? The current draw from the battery is in micro amps. Normal
battery (alkaline), about $.21 at Cosco,
in the Microsoft wireless mouse lasts about six months. A lithium battery,
about $1.90, should last well over a year. I am currently testing life of
the lithium.
What's more, a switch would have a relatively high failure rate due to
frequent use. Cheaper to replace the battery
once every six months or so than the entire mouse because of a bad switch.

"Steve" wrote in message
...

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else that
could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC from the
mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!



Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that
it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open
that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas
on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com





  #21  
Old March 24th 10, 03:50 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

Why a switch? The current draw from the battery is in micro amps. Normal
battery (alkaline), about $.21 at Cosco,
in the Microsoft wireless mouse lasts about six months. A lithium battery,
about $1.90, should last well over a year. I am currently testing life of
the lithium.
What's more, a switch would have a relatively high failure rate due to
frequent use. Cheaper to replace the battery
once every six months or so than the entire mouse because of a bad switch.

"Steve" wrote in message
...

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else that
could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC from the
mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!



Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that
it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open
that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas
on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com





  #22  
Old March 24th 10, 03:52 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

Right on!
"choro" wrote in message
...
Steve wrote:
Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!


Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far
superior.
--
choro
*****




Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in
message ...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is
that it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it
will open that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I
have new batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any
ideas on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com





  #23  
Old March 24th 10, 03:52 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

Right on!
"choro" wrote in message
...
Steve wrote:
Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!


Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far
superior.
--
choro
*****




Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in
message ...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is
that it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it
will open that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I
have new batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any
ideas on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com





  #24  
Old March 24th 10, 04:10 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
SC Tom[_3_]
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Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

***answers in line
"Steve" wrote in message
...

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else that
could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC from the
mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)


*** Not much on an optical to get dirty. I have seen the microswitches wear
out and be extremely sensitive, but not so much with newer mice. Lift the
tabs over each of the switches and try blowing it out with one of the canned
air products.

*3 Reinstall Windows.


*** Really?


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!


*** Most of the travel (notebook) mice have an on/off switch, either one
that gets pressed in when the dongle is parked in it, or a simple slide
switch. I've owned a couple of each, and contrary to what others have
posted, never had one wear out. The Logitech V470 I have now has been in use
for over a year now with the same 2 AA batteries and no switch problems. The
drawback to most of them is that they are smaller than most desktop mice.
--
SC Tom




Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that
it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open
that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas
on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com




  #25  
Old March 24th 10, 04:10 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
SC Tom[_3_]
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Posts: 4,089
Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

***answers in line
"Steve" wrote in message
...

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else that
could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC from the
mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)


*** Not much on an optical to get dirty. I have seen the microswitches wear
out and be extremely sensitive, but not so much with newer mice. Lift the
tabs over each of the switches and try blowing it out with one of the canned
air products.

*3 Reinstall Windows.


*** Really?


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF switch
please to save battery life!


*** Most of the travel (notebook) mice have an on/off switch, either one
that gets pressed in when the dongle is parked in it, or a simple slide
switch. I've owned a couple of each, and contrary to what others have
posted, never had one wear out. The Logitech V470 I have now has been in use
for over a year now with the same 2 AA batteries and no switch problems. The
drawback to most of them is that they are smaller than most desktop mice.
--
SC Tom




Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is that
it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it will open
that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I have new
batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any ideas
on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com




  #26  
Old March 24th 10, 04:19 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
choro
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SC Tom wrote:
***answers in line
"Steve" wrote in message
...

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)


*** Not much on an optical to get dirty. I have seen the
microswitches wear out and be extremely sensitive, but not so much
with newer mice. Lift the tabs over each of the switches and try
blowing it out with one of the canned air products.

*3 Reinstall Windows.


*** Really?


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!


*** Most of the travel (notebook) mice have an on/off switch, either
one that gets pressed in when the dongle is parked in it, or a simple
slide switch. I've owned a couple of each, and contrary to what
others have posted, never had one wear out. The Logitech V470 I have
now has been in use for over a year now with the same 2 AA batteries
and no switch problems. The drawback to most of them is that they are
smaller than most desktop mice.


This is a new one on me. I thought mice were either small, medium or large.
Surely the best one for any individual depends on the size of his or her
hand. This is an ergonomic matter and nothing to do with whether the
computer is a desktop, laptop or netbook.

Mice are like women. Which one you fancy depends purely on your personal
preferences. But I certainly don't like women with silicone implants! ;-)
--
choro
*****






Good luck!


S.


"Bikini Browser" wrote in
message ...
Hello folks:

I have a Microsoft Standard wireless Optical Mouse. The problem is
that it right clicks by itself and if you hoover over an item, it
will open that item by itself sometimes.

I have updated the driver for it using Microsoft Software, and I
have new batteries but the problem persists.

I really hate to have to buy a new mouse so does anyone have any
ideas on what I can do to solve this problem?

Any ideas are appreciated...

--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com



  #27  
Old March 24th 10, 06:17 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Bob I
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choro wrote:
Steve wrote:

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!



Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.


unless it's in your briefcase!

  #28  
Old March 24th 10, 06:17 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Bob I
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choro wrote:
Steve wrote:

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!



Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.


unless it's in your briefcase!

  #29  
Old March 24th 10, 09:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated devices.
"Bob I" wrote in message
...


choro wrote:
Steve wrote:

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!



Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far
superior.


unless it's in your briefcase!



  #30  
Old March 24th 10, 09:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Posts: 6,007
Default Problem with MS Optical Mouse

Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated devices.
"Bob I" wrote in message
...


choro wrote:
Steve wrote:

Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
from the mouse ?

A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.

*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
works....
*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
*3 Reinstall Windows.


BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
switch please to save battery life!



Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement
sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is far
superior.


unless it's in your briefcase!



 




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