I believe the mouse has to be designed to connect either way.
You can't use an adapter on just any mouse.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Diana Benoit" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 7:14 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] PS/2 to serial mouse adaptor


> I tried to hook up a serial mouse to a ps/2 port with an adapter and locked up
> my whole system.  Couldn't reattach my ps/2 mouse, couldn't use keyboard
> controls.  It was a nightmare.  Maybe someone out there can give us both
> advise.  Thanks, Diana
>
> Edna Sloan wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I was wondering if it is possible to use a ps/2 mouse as a serial mouse with
> > a mechanical adaptor.  I tried this but Windows indicates "no mouse
> > detected"?   Thanks, Edna Sloan
> >
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