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| 327519 | 2005-02-23 03:03:00 | I am trying bring a old 98 computer back to life. The mouse is just fine in safe mode but is non existant in normal mode. TY for any help. |
Joe Blogs (35) | ||
| 327520 | 2005-02-23 09:50:00 | working from memory here go to device manger check devices for a yellow exclaimation mark, check properties of that device. the device may have a irq conflict with the mouse and by booting in safe mode the clashing device will be disabled allowing your mouse to work. Its not very often that irq clashes happen these days but they do somtimes. oh how I miss dip switches :D |
beama (111) | ||
| 327521 | 2005-02-24 08:41:00 | Thanks Beama Nothing showing in device manager. This machine had never had a scrap of maintenance on it and has lot'sa problems so I think I might send it to pc heaven. :badpc: But its gonna be replaced :) |
Joe Blogs (35) | ||
| 327522 | 2005-02-24 10:32:00 | please note that the term "PC heaven" actually refers to my front door-step. heh heh :lol: |
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