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Locked mouse at random times - keyboard still works

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jimoblak

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Oct 23, 2001
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Advice would be appreciated...

My mouse locks up sometimes and I have to restart the computer to refresh it.

When the mouse locks, I can still use the keyboard so I am able to save all open documents before restarting.
 
PS2 for both.

If it were USB, I am sure I could unplug and plug back in.
 
Have you tried another mouse on the same port?

The reason I asked about USB is that we have problems with Dell Optiplex GX-280s where the mouse and/or keyboard stop responding at random times. Dell has a fix for this. But you're using PS/2 so it doesn't apply to you.
 
I was finally able to get tech support to offer a new mouse and all is well now. Thanks.

It appears to have been a failing cable.
 
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