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    Windows XP does not recognize mouse at startup.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JWBlue, Feb 22, 2010.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    At startup, Windows does not boot and there is message that a pointing device is not recognized (something to that effect). It gives me the option to go into the BIOS. I go into BIOS and then exit, and Windows boots.


    After startup, when I unplug the mouse, and plug it back in, it then does recognize it.

    What up?
     
    JWBlue, Feb 22, 2010
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    need an exact error message, but how old is the computer? Could be your cmos battery is exhausted causing your computer to lose its bios settings when unplugged.
     
    gerryf19, Feb 22, 2010
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Go to Device Manager, uninstall all USB devices, and let Windows reinstall the drivers.
     
    Bog, Feb 22, 2010
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