Hi Steve,
If your mouse is no longer showing in Device Manager/System properties, then
there is a more than good chance that it has died. Time for a new one
--
Jane, not plain

64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP Windows Shell/User
"stevesmith" <> wrote in message
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>I am really dumb fuddled
> I have had one problem after another
> I have a wired mouse connected on my PS/2
> socket. I'm using my keyboard too get around
> and some damn Mcafee dialog bog is interfering with
> my screen. I don't know how to close it.
> Anyway, My MOUSE IS LOCKED AND WANT MOVE.
> My Mouse IS NOT OPTICAL. I've cleaned it several
> times inside out. I checked out the System Properties
> and the mouse isn't even on the list.
> It was before.
> Also I had a hard time getting my keyboard too work
> I have Vista Ultimate.
> I've had it for about 6 months.
> I've had some weird mouse effects like
> arrow running all over the place and lock ups
> but never everlasting.
> I've done system restore twice.
> I've shutdown several times
> Ive unplugged the PC several times.
> I've ran a Virus scan.
> I've updated windows.
> I've unplugged and re plugged both the mouse and keyboard
>