"C.B." <notreallyc.b.mullen@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Bob Newman" <bobnewman@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I own a Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 with a "magnifier" button.
>> When activating the magnifier feature the screen goes blank and it takes
>> several seconds before it comes back up on the screen. This is similar
>> (or the same) as the times Vista will ask you permission to run a program
>> and then starts shortly thereafter. Microsoft says this procedure is
>> "normal" when using Vista (it's fine with XP). Does anyone know of an
>> inexpensive mouse with this feature or a software update for mine that
>> will let it work as expected?
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>> Thanks in advance... Bob
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> I use the Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 now. I've used Microsoft's Wireless
> Optical mice also. They've all had the magnifier button on the side. I've
> never experienced the problem you have. Have you tried uninstalling and
> reinstalling the software? I redownloaded, reinstalled, it still does the same thing.
Bob