Tom,

Are you running any particular software when this happens?  I used to use a
program called Freehand that didn't get along with my McAfee Antivirus
program.  As soon as I started it, my mouse would pause every couple of
seconds as would the keyboard.  Pretty frustrating when you type 80 words a
minute!

As this seems to become sluggish over time, I'll assume it's not an improper
setting.  Depending on what I'm doing, I'll adjust my mouse speed to move
only 2 pixels at a time as compared to 8.

Have you tried using a hardwired mouse and keyboard to see if the problem
persists?  What type of batteries are you using?  I use Energizer Lithium
AA's.  I like the Lithium batteries because they either work or they are
dead.  Regular batteries die slowly and could provide enough power after a
break then start slowing you down again.

The problem with testing most batteries is the fact they are static testing
for voltage without a load on them. Thet may show 1.5 volts but can't
maintain it for long.  Go lithium!

Let us know on the list what worked and what didn't.

Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Daniel" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 9:36 PM
Subject: Keyboard & Mouse Problem


> My keyboard and mouse functions get very sluggish after about 1.5 to 2
hours. I can restart my computer and everything works just fine for another
couple of hours, and then I have to restart again. I have a wireless Compaq
keyboard and mouse installed about three months ago. The batteries test
good. I'm running MS 98, and the computer is 3.5 years old with 128 megs of
RAM. Would appreciate any comments on what I can do to fix this problem.
Thanks from a new member.  Tom Daniel
>

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