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Problem with MS Optical Mouse

A

Alias

Flightless Bird
Unknown wrote:
> Perhaps an oxymoron but I have no problems with either. Try it and see for
> yourself.


No need. I don't use Windows for the Internet. You should try that and
stop using an antiquated, vulnerable and exploitable OS.

> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
> news:hog4k7$ftd$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Unknown wrote:
>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.

>> This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system with no
>> anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an oxymoron.
>>
>> --
>> Alias

>
>



--
Alias
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
Give me facts not your opinion.
"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
news:hog6rv$o41$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Unknown wrote:
>> Perhaps an oxymoron but I have no problems with either. Try it and see
>> for yourself.

>
> No need. I don't use Windows for the Internet. You should try that and
> stop using an antiquated, vulnerable and exploitable OS.
>
>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>> news:hog4k7$ftd$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>> This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system with
>>> no anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an
>>> oxymoron.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Alias

>>
>>

>
>
> --
> Alias
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
Unknown wrote:
> Give me facts not your opinion.


They've been given to you in spades but you couldn't see them due to the
*fact* that your head is in the sand.

> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
> news:hog6rv$o41$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Unknown wrote:
>>> Perhaps an oxymoron but I have no problems with either. Try it and see
>>> for yourself.

>> No need. I don't use Windows for the Internet. You should try that and
>> stop using an antiquated, vulnerable and exploitable OS.
>>
>>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>>> news:hog4k7$ftd$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>>> This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system with
>>>> no anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an
>>>> oxymoron.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Alias
>>>

>>
>> --
>> Alias

>
>



--
Alias
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
Post them for everyone to see right here.
"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
news:hog9d6$18o$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Unknown wrote:
>> Give me facts not your opinion.

>
> They've been given to you in spades but you couldn't see them due to the
> *fact* that your head is in the sand.
>
>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>> news:hog6rv$o41$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>> Perhaps an oxymoron but I have no problems with either. Try it and see
>>>> for yourself.
>>> No need. I don't use Windows for the Internet. You should try that and
>>> stop using an antiquated, vulnerable and exploitable OS.
>>>
>>>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>>>> news:hog4k7$ftd$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>>>> This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system
>>>>> with no anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an
>>>>> oxymoron.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Alias
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Alias

>>
>>

>
>
> --
> Alias
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
Unknown wrote:
> Post them for everyone to see right here.


Even OE will let you reread the thread. It can even be configured to
bottom post. It will not be updated.


> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
> news:hog9d6$18o$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Unknown wrote:
>>> Give me facts not your opinion.

>> They've been given to you in spades but you couldn't see them due to the
>> *fact* that your head is in the sand.
>>
>>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>>> news:hog6rv$o41$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>> Perhaps an oxymoron but I have no problems with either. Try it and see
>>>>> for yourself.
>>>> No need. I don't use Windows for the Internet. You should try that and
>>>> stop using an antiquated, vulnerable and exploitable OS.
>>>>
>>>>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>>>>> news:hog4k7$ftd$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>>>>> This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system
>>>>>> with no anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an
>>>>>> oxymoron.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Alias
>>>> --
>>>> Alias
>>>

>>
>> --
>> Alias

>
>



--
Alias
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
Then you admit you have no idea what you're talking about? You speak from
emotion rather than fact.
"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
news:hogbs5$a4b$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Unknown wrote:
>> Post them for everyone to see right here.

>
> Even OE will let you reread the thread. It can even be configured to
> bottom post. It will not be updated.
>
>
>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>> news:hog9d6$18o$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>> Give me facts not your opinion.
>>> They've been given to you in spades but you couldn't see them due to the
>>> *fact* that your head is in the sand.
>>>
>>>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>>>> news:hog6rv$o41$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>>> Perhaps an oxymoron but I have no problems with either. Try it and
>>>>>> see for yourself.
>>>>> No need. I don't use Windows for the Internet. You should try that and
>>>>> stop using an antiquated, vulnerable and exploitable OS.
>>>>>
>>>>>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:hog4k7$ftd$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>>>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>>>>>> This from someone who uses Expee and Outhouse Distress on a system
>>>>>>> with no anti virus or malware protection. You and common sense is an
>>>>>>> oxymoron.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Alias
>>>>> --
>>>>> Alias
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Alias

>>
>>

>
>
> --
> Alias
 
B

Bob I

Flightless Bird
Please show me someone who removes the batteries from their travel mouse.

Unknown wrote:
> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:%23WyXwk5yKHA.244@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
>>You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>
>>
>>Unknown wrote:
>>
>>>Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated
>>>devices.
>>>"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:%23k7ueX3yKHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>choro wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Steve wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
>>>>>>keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
>>>>>>that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
>>>>>
>>>>>>from the mouse ?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
>>>>>>works....
>>>>>>*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
>>>>>>*3 Reinstall Windows.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
>>>>>>switch please to save battery life!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when
>>>>>movement sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity) is
>>>>>far superior.
>>>>
>>>>unless it's in your briefcase!
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

>
>
 
R

Richard in AZ

Flightless Bird
I have a Logitech wireless mouse that does not have an on-off switch.
I bought a small velvet bag to carry this mouse (and batteries) in after I pull the batteries out
when traveling with it.

"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:e0jUaSGzKHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Please show me someone who removes the batteries from their travel mouse.
>
> Unknown wrote:
>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:%23WyXwk5yKHA.244@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>
>>>
>>>Unknown wrote:
>>>
>>>>Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated devices.
>>>>"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:%23k7ueX3yKHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>choro wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Steve wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
>>>>>>>keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
>>>>>>>that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>from the mouse ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
>>>>>>>works....
>>>>>>>*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
>>>>>>>*3 Reinstall Windows.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
>>>>>>>switch please to save battery life!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement sensed) and auto off
>>>>>>(after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.
>>>>>
>>>>>unless it's in your briefcase!
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>

>>
>>

>
 
J

John E. Carty

Flightless Bird
I have a Microsoft wireless mouse that also has no on/off switch so I pull
the batteries from it whenever I travel :)

"Richard in AZ" <me@mailinator.com> wrote in message
news:-OKdSAiGzKHA.5288@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> I have a Logitech wireless mouse that does not have an on-off switch.
> I bought a small velvet bag to carry this mouse (and batteries) in after I
> pull the batteries out when traveling with it.
>
> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:e0jUaSGzKHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Please show me someone who removes the batteries from their travel mouse.
>>
>> Unknown wrote:
>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23WyXwk5yKHA.244@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>>You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>
>>>>
>>>>Unknown wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated
>>>>>devices.
>>>>>"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:%23k7ueX3yKHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>choro wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Steve wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
>>>>>>>>keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
>>>>>>>>that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>from the mouse ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
>>>>>>>>works....
>>>>>>>>*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
>>>>>>>>*3 Reinstall Windows.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
>>>>>>>>switch please to save battery life!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when
>>>>>>>movement sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of inactivity)
>>>>>>>is far superior.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>unless it's in your briefcase!
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>

>>

>
>
 
T

T Shadow

Flightless Bird
"John E. Carty" <jecarty@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uwY5EwGzKHA.5332@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I have a Microsoft wireless mouse that also has no on/off switch so I pull
>the batteries from it whenever I travel :)
>


Instead of pulling the batteries just move one of them enough to put a piece
of paper or plastic between it and the contact. Leave enough out to get a
hold on it for removal. If you get lucky it might be possible to pull the
insulator without removing the battery door. Mouse makes a good battery
carrier that way too. YMMV
 
C

choro

Flightless Bird
T Shadow wrote:
> "John E. Carty" <jecarty@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uwY5EwGzKHA.5332@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> I have a Microsoft wireless mouse that also has no on/off switch so
>> I pull the batteries from it whenever I travel :)
>>

>
> Instead of pulling the batteries just move one of them enough to put
> a piece of paper or plastic between it and the contact. Leave enough
> out to get a hold on it for removal. If you get lucky it might be
> possible to pull the insulator without removing the battery door.
> Mouse makes a good battery carrier that way too. YMMV


I see we've got some clever dicks here! ;-)

But if you are going to go to all this bother to save a penny, why not have
a mouse with a proper tail in the first place?

As far as my personal experience has been, the tail never gets in the way
anyway. And you are far less likely to mis-lay the mouse, forget it or lose
it.

Why is the world so obsessed with doing everything wirelessly?

But then what does one expect of a world obsessively practising "safe sex"
at the expense of losing half the the joy of sex? ;-)
--
choro
*****
 
B

Bob I

Flightless Bird
Thank you for proving my point!

Richard in AZ wrote:

> I have a Logitech wireless mouse that does not have an on-off switch.
> I bought a small velvet bag to carry this mouse (and batteries) in after I pull the batteries out
> when traveling with it.
>
> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:e0jUaSGzKHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
>>Please show me someone who removes the batteries from their travel mouse.
>>
>>Unknown wrote:
>>
>>>Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>>"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:%23WyXwk5yKHA.244@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>
>>>>
>>>>Unknown wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated devices.
>>>>>"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:%23k7ueX3yKHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>choro wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Steve wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
>>>>>>>>keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything else
>>>>>>>>that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>from the mouse ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>*1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you know
>>>>>>>>works....
>>>>>>>>*2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
>>>>>>>>*3 Reinstall Windows.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
>>>>>>>>switch please to save battery life!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when movement sensed) and auto off
>>>>>>>(after a certain period of inactivity) is far superior.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>unless it's in your briefcase!
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>

>
>
 
B

Bob I

Flightless Bird
Thank you for proving my point!

John E. Carty wrote:

> I have a Microsoft wireless mouse that also has no on/off switch so I
> pull the batteries from it whenever I travel :)
>
> "Richard in AZ" <me@mailinator.com> wrote in message
> news:-OKdSAiGzKHA.5288@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
>> I have a Logitech wireless mouse that does not have an on-off switch.
>> I bought a small velvet bag to carry this mouse (and batteries) in
>> after I pull the batteries out when traveling with it.
>>
>> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e0jUaSGzKHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>>> Please show me someone who removes the batteries from their travel
>>> mouse.
>>>
>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>
>>>> Gee whiz---------Use common sense.
>>>> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23WyXwk5yKHA.244@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>>> You mean like flashlights, cell phones and laptops? <wink ,wink>
>>>>>
>>>>> Unknown wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Always best to remove batteries when transporting battery operated
>>>>>> devices.
>>>>>> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23k7ueX3yKHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> choro wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Steve wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Is your mouse connected directly to your computer or do you have a
>>>>>>>>> keyboard/mouse switchbox in between ? And/or is there anything
>>>>>>>>> else
>>>>>>>>> that could possibly be interfering with the connection to your PC
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> from the mouse ?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> A couple of alternatives before buying a new mouse.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *1 Try an old fashioned Tethered ball mouse... and one that you
>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>> works....
>>>>>>>>> *2 Clean the mouse inside (which may invovle unscrewing it)
>>>>>>>>> *3 Reinstall Windows.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> BTW.. For Wireless Optical Mouse designers... how about an ON/OFF
>>>>>>>>> switch please to save battery life!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Surely you don't mean that. A software auto-on (immediately when
>>>>>>>> movement sensed) and auto off (after a certain period of
>>>>>>>> inactivity) is far superior.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> unless it's in your briefcase!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>

>>
>>
 
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