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    HD 5850 Mouse Pointer Enlarging Bug

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DrakeWho, May 23, 2010.

  1. DrakeWho

    DrakeWho Newbie

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    Hey,

    I recently got my m15x with a HD 5850 in it, I updated the drivers and CCC to 10.4, which was not an easy process, but was able to do so successfully, I think. But now theres some bug that causes my mouse pointer to randomly enlarges to like 4 times the normal size. Its as if my mouse is set on the 800x600 resolution and everything else is on the normal 1600x900 resolution. So, is anyone else experencing this and is there someway to fix it, keeping in mind my drivers are up to date.
     
    DrakeWho, May 23, 2010
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    DrakeWho Newbie

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    P.S. - If I reboot my laptop the mouse reverts back to normal size/resolution, but after a while it will enlarge again.
     
    DrakeWho, May 23, 2010
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  3. ethanh8791

    ethanh8791 Notebook Consultant

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    I think this might be just general ATI Graphics related issue. When I watch flash in full screen I notice this sometimes happens. Which drivers are you using?
     
    ethanh8791, May 23, 2010
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  4. DrakeWho

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    10.4 Catalyst/Driver Software Suite.
     
    DrakeWho, May 24, 2010
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    Diablo Metalhead

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    lol. i had the same thing happen the other day on my NP8760 with 5870 and catalyst 10.4 drivers installed. dont remember what i was doing when it happened though. i just restarted the computer and it hasnt happened since.
     
    Diablo, May 25, 2010
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    skynet1988 Notebook Consultant

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    I also get that problem. It occurs when browsing the web using firefox.
     
    skynet1988, May 25, 2010
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  7. ethanh8791

    ethanh8791 Notebook Consultant

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    yep. same here. Flash, Firefox, & ATI...(using 10.3 drivers direct from AMD site).
     
    ethanh8791, May 25, 2010
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    wohast Notebook Consultant

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    getting it to with 5850 and 10.4, M15x
     
    wohast, May 26, 2010
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    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    It's a known issue discussed on various 5850 vendor forum sites. I have some problems with my desktop 5850 but only when the factory overclock (a.k.a. ATI Overdrive) is enabled.
     
    Signal2Noise, May 26, 2010
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    I found that if I change the resolution and then revert it back to normal It fixes it without having to restart the computer.
     
    DrakeWho, May 26, 2010
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