why wont one of my computers recognice the mouse?

Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: why wont one of my computers recognice the mouse?
started by: rma88

Posted by rma88 on July 16 2005,06:21

hey guys, i just started using DSL(and it is really great btw), but 2 of the computers i use it works great, and i love it. but the other one it doesn't recognize the mouse :\.

now i know your going to say maybe its a diff type of mouse or it can't recognize the hardware, but now hear this:
im using 1 monitor, 1 keyboard, and 1 mouse on all the 3 computers using a KVM switch, so they are all using the exact same thing.

and the mouse works just find in windows, but in DSL it just wont move at all :\.(but on the other 2 it works just fine).

so, to all the gurus out there(or anyone w/ some help), i'ed love any feedback or suggestions you all have.

-ty for the help guys(and girls

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Posted by mgmont on July 17 2005,04:16

I would try hooking the mouse, keyboard, and monitor directly to the computer that does not work right and see if it works like that. For some reason you can sometimes have some strange problems when using a KVM switch. If that works, at least you will know that your operating system is working properly.