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Weird Wireless Mouse Problem

Feb 26, 2006 3:02AM PST

I recently got a Compaq 5-button wireless mouse from my uncle. He didn't have the software but said I could get it off the internet. I downloaded the driver and installed. Now the buttons on the new mouse work but when I try and move the cursor it won't register. Also, the mouse wheel on my old mouse won't work anymore. What should I do? And where can I get drivers, I think this might not be the right one.

Thanks in advance.

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I forgot...
Feb 26, 2006 3:02AM PST

it's an optical mouse, not one with the ball.

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What I learned is this.
Feb 26, 2006 3:35AM PST

Only install ONE mouse driver package. Never 2. Use system restore to go back.

Bob