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mouse port does not work

Jul 24, 2005 4:00AM PDT

i am using a wireless mouse that is connected via a usb port. i tried to connect the mouse using the ps/2 port on my dell tower but it did not work. i then tried the regular mouse that came with the dell computer but that does not work either. only when i hook up a mouse using the usb ports can i get them to work.
please advise
burt

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(NT) (NT) Are You Trying to connect two mouses???
Jul 24, 2005 4:10AM PDT
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Are you connecting the mice while the system is on?
Jul 24, 2005 2:24PM PDT

If so, try turning the machine off, then connecting the mouse, then turning the machine on.