Greetings, Holli & sundry--
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From: Holli Van Nest <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sunday, March 29, 1998 1:47 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Serial mouse not working


Hi folks,

Can someone please walk me through the correct steps for installing a
serial mouse on a Win '95 machine?  Windows Add/Remove New Hardware
finds the mouse, but installs it as a ps/2 and it doesn't work.  I
need some real specific help on what to look for please.

Thanks!

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Hope I'm not stating the obvious, but is the mouse a purely serial rodent or
is there a small button on the device somewhere to allow it to be switched
between serial and PS/2? I work in a school where we have a number of these
beasties, and the students love to 'freak out' certain teachers by moving
the switch from the MS [Microsoft, of course ;~/] to the PS/2 position;
then, of course, "there's something wrong with my mouse!"

Win95 usually doesn't misteak <g> the mouse.

HTH,

Paul A. Shippert [log in to unmask] Library/Media Specialist
            Margaret Brent Middle School
Phone: 301-884-4635                 FAX: 301-884-8937
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