HELP! My Laser Mouse moves erratically?

I have two PC’s having the exact same problem. Both of them are part of the office network. When using the mouse it would move all over the place, up when I try to go down, or down when going up etc… They both were fine last week though??
I have scanned for virus with latest def on Kaspersky, and have also tried scanning for spyware/malware etc with Super Antispyware with latest def as well but nothing??
Could the mouse possibly be infected by a virus? Both are using Lasers..
Any help is appreciated.
Answer #1
What mousepad are you using or is it on a surface?
Answer #2
Take it off the mousepad, problem solved. At least that’s the way it was for me when I had my Razer on a cloth mousepad.
Answer #3
What mousepad are you using or is it on a surface?
Both are not using mousepads..
Answer #4
What mousepad are you using or is it on a surface?
Both are not using mousepads..
Then get mousepads, get plain ones that dont have pictures in them. get all black ones. then check laser see if its clean and plug the usb on and off.
Answer #5
Then get mousepads, get plain ones that dont have pictures in them. get all black ones. then check laser see if its clean and plug the usb on and off.
Okay will do just that. Just a query tho, is it possible for a virus to infect the mouse hardware?
Answer #6
Try This
Start/Control Pannel/Hardware and Sound/View Devices/Look For The Mouse Icon Click in to it and look for Pointer Options and Reduce the Speed Try This Method if Not Pm Me
Answer #7
Using the laser mouse on semi shiny/reflective surfaces will cause it to go nuts at times.
Answer #8
Then get mousepads, get plain ones that dont have pictures in them. get all black ones. then check laser see if its clean and plug the usb on and off.
Okay will do just that. Just a query tho, is it possible for a virus to infect the mouse hardware?
You don’t have a virus, it’s a well known problem for Lazor mice to move erratically without you controlling them. A firmware update sometimes fixes them, depending on your mouse manufacturer.
Answer #9
Thank you all, problem has been solved. Cleaned the laser and it seemed to have solved everything. Maybe there was a piece of hair or something? Also used a mat on the other and that solved that problem. Thanks all…
Answer #10
nice, others aren’t so lucky and it’s actually a hardware problem with the mouse
Answer #11
Make sure you don’t blow/breathe too close to the laser hole (I have a Logitech G5), otherwise you’ll render your mouse useless for five minutes. The H20 you breathe out will condensate on the glass or whatever medium the laser shines through, rendering the mouse useless for a short period. It’s annoying.
Answer #12
That has happened to me a number of times because I have cats. My cursor starts jumping everywhere, I turn my laser mouse over and sure enough, there’s a tiny piece of cat hair! It drove me nuts until i figured it out.
Answer #13
nice, others aren't so lucky and it's actually a hardware problem with the mouse
yeah i kept dropping my mouse and its fek’d.. If i lift it from the mouse pad it goes nuts.. makes gaming very interesting.. waiting on a new one to come in!