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  1. January 14th, 2009, 07:25 PM #1
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    Hi,

    I downloaded a hardware upgrade from Windows Upgrade and ran it. I was instructed to restart the computer and when I did I had no mouse. I changed the mouse to another one and still no mouse. I don't remember what the hardware download was. I also don't know how to manuver around the computer with the keyboard to try an get rid of that upgrade if that's what the problem is. I use Windows XP Home SP3, Pentium 266 chip. 1gig memory. Any help would be really appreciated!

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  2. January 14th, 2009, 09:29 PM #2
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    State mouse in use.
    If using a serial mouse,
    You can see if removing /FASTDETECT from your BOOT.INI assists.
    Use arrow keys and Enter key to maneuver.
    Last edited by Shinma; January 14th, 2009 at 09:33 PM.
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  3. January 14th, 2009, 10:11 PM #3
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    This should cure you of using Microsoft drivers for your hardware instead of the hardware mfrs' recommended drivers.
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  6. January 15th, 2009, 12:43 AM #5
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    Sorry, serial mouse (little green plug).

    Okay, I am assuming I start up the computer and go to "start" then "run" type in MSCONFIG then "okay" then go to the "boot.ini" tab. Then what? Or am I not doing it right? Can I go to "system restore"?
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  7. January 15th, 2009, 01:56 AM #6
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    My Computer > C: > BOOT.INI
    Delete /fastdetect from line.
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  8. January 15th, 2009, 05:54 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by pipercub View Post

    Sorry, serial mouse (little green plug).
    Serial port


    PS/2 ports

    (Keyboard left, Mouse right)
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  9. January 15th, 2009, 11:18 AM #8
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    Go into the BIOS Setup and make sure that the PS/2 port hasn't been disabled.
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  11. January 15th, 2009, 09:15 PM #9
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    Yes, ps/2 mouse.
    When you tell me to go to "My Computer" is that after I start up XP and am at the desktop screen or is that somewhere else I should be? I don't know how to get the "C:" prompt from there.
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  12. January 16th, 2009, 01:24 AM #10
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    You stated PS/2 mouse, not a serial mouse.
    Not applicable for BOOT.INI modification.
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  13. January 16th, 2009, 11:34 AM #11
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    My mistake. I apologise! The mouse is plugged into the "green" plugin on the motherboard.
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  14. January 16th, 2009, 07:41 PM #12
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    My apologies for not giving accurate info.
    I installed a USB mouse.

    Thanks for all the responces!
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  15. January 16th, 2009, 07:45 PM #13
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    Try a different port then.




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  16. January 16th, 2009, 07:51 PM #14
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    Again I apologise. The USB mouse works just fine!



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