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    Acer Mouse Problem

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by selling2u, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. selling2u

    selling2u Newbie

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    Hello.....

    I bought a USB mini mouse, plugged it in and wont work, do I have to disable the touch pad before it will work?

    Thanks
    Steve
     
    selling2u, Feb 20, 2007
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  2. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    what is the make/model of the laptop?
     
    jpagel, Feb 20, 2007
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  3. selling2u

    selling2u Newbie

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    Oh I guess that would help.... Acer Aspire 5100 with Vista Home Prem

    Thanks Steve
     
    selling2u, Feb 20, 2007
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  4. Tsar Aleksandr III

    Tsar Aleksandr III Notebook Guru NBR Reviewer

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    It shouldn't make any difference whether the touchpad is enabled or disabled... have you tried the mouse in another USB port or have you tested other devices in the ports?
     
    Tsar Aleksandr III, Feb 21, 2007
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  5. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree, I always like disabling my touchpad because it can interfere when I am typing. You may need a specific driver for vista for it to work, check the manfs. website for Vista Drivers (most times you dont need a driver for a usb mouse though). Does the system recognize it when you plug it in?
     
    jpagel, Feb 22, 2007
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  6. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    disabled or not it won't make any difference... can your computer recognize your mouse? the problem will either be your USB port or your brand new mouse... try to plug it in another computer and see if it works...
     
    qohelet, Feb 23, 2007
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