Why does my USB mouse randomly stop working?

[pstokely]

It will stop working for a few seconds, then it will start working again, and then stop again. I'm not having this problem with my other USB devices (keyboard, hard drive, printer).

[kentauros]

1. Maybe there's a short in the wire.

Is it an optical mouse or does it have a ball? Either way, it might need to be cleaned :)

[pstokely]

6. Optical mouse

I've tried it with another mouse, same thing happening

[pokerfan]

8. ok, so it's not the mouse

Try unplugging all your USB devices except the mouse and see if the problem persists. It's possible that it's a misbehaving peripheral but that you only notice it when it bothers the mouse.

[HopeHoops]

2. Maybe you aren't feeding it the right kind of cheese.

Kraft chemical orange processed American cheese food product in individually wrapped slices will DEFINITELY piss it off.

[1Hippiechick]

3. Maybe you're not giving it enough attention.... n/t

[LostInAnomie]

4. Do you have any witches in your neighborhood?

They might be using their dark magic to mess with you.

[BuelahWitch]

9. "I'll get you my pretty! And your little mouse too!"

[suninvited]

5. maybe it just needs new batteries

my remote control to the television acts that way when it needs new ones.

[pokerfan]

7. Why would a USB mouse have batteries?

Wouldn't it draw its power from the USB port?

[AwakeAtLast]

10. Mine has a battery

I use rechargables in it.

[suninvited]

12. yes, of course it would

I was thinking wireless......

:banghead:

[LynzM]

11. I'll second that suggestion.

Mine acts wonky then.

Also when something is between the USB transmitter and the mouse (corner of desk, etc.) or if the cats have been knawing on it and mess with the USB connection again. :rofl:

[GoCubsGo]

13. Could also be a RAM thing...

I have an older computer, and if I have too many programs open, or too many browser windows going at once, my mouse acts goofy like that, too. Ditto for the keyboard. Mine are both wireless, but I occasionally ran into this with a USB mouse and keyboard. Not enough memory to handle all of those goings on.

[av8rdave]

14. Windows or Mac?

If it's Mac, your mouse is bad. If it's Windows, well, then it's a "Windows issue."

[gmoney]

15. try a different USB port?

[NoPasaran]

16. Is it French?

It might just be going on strike frequently.

Vive la grève générale!

[pokerfan]

17. Is it a City Mouse or a Country Mouse?

City mice are used to taking frequent coffee breaks. Country mice just work straight through.