the basic movements work fine without any software added. Are you using usb mice or PS/2 mice? If PS/2 make sure it is plugged in the mouse slot and not the keyboard. If usb, try a different slot if you have one available.
hey! i just loaded windows vista last night. i've tried three different mouses, rebooting in the middle of plugging them all in and everything! but it doesn't seem to matter what i try to do, i can't get my mouse to leave the middle of my screen. it's always there...and doesn't move. did i accidentally install something i shouldn't have when i formatted?
can anyone offer any help?

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