Cursor in my Vista

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marktwo

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Hi,

I have asked for help in two forum but got no luck. I come here for my first time and hope some one can help me.

The coordinate of the cursor in my Vista is not at the tip of the arrow, instead it is at the tail of the arrow. When I click a file name, the file underneath would be opened; if move the cursor to the edge of IE, the double head arrow will apear at the bottom-left of the edge.

I know my mouse is good.

Any suggestion will be great appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

Have you tried adjusting your mouse settings in the Vista Control Panel? If that does no good uninstall the mouse by going into Vista's Device Manager, right click on Mouse. Uninstall. Run Scan for New Hardware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
Thank you for your suggestions.
In the Vista Control Panel, I can see "Mouse" and then Mouse Properties. Which property I need to adjust?
 

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System One

Your pointer speed should be about Medium. Enhance Pointer Precision ON Display Pointer Trails OFF HardWare : The Mouse type should be the same as the type of Mouse you are using. If you think it is different, don't change it there. Go to Device Manager and uninstall the Mouse. Vista should reinstall the correct one. Sometimes ghosting is caused by a driver conflict.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
Hi,

I have tried uninstall it but the problem still existed.

More information:
I found this problem when the PC was brand new.
Sometins, in some situation, there is no problem.
 

My Computer

System One

You don't have any equipment specs in your profile, so I can't tell what hardware you have to advise you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
Well, that is nothing to do with hardware. I installed another Vista in another partition of the same PC and the cursor works fine there.
 

My Computer

System One

Sorry mate. Can't help you as I can't see you really have a problem. The problem is obviously in a driver, either Mouse or Graphics Card. Or a Driver Conflict. Without any information I just can't advise.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
I have the same problem with my cursor. I un-installed and re-installed the mouse with no change. I am currently using a Logitech mx1000 Bluetooth Laser mouse. I had the same problem with the standard Dell mouse that came with the computer. In addition, in the mouse settings, under the pointer options tab, I click the "enhance pointer prescision" option which seems to help, but for some reason, it unclicks itself after some period of time. I have spoken to Dell about this and they have no idea...

It's frustrating!
 

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System One

Timeless,

I have solved this problem!
Just go to Dell site and download the updated server for the vidio card (not for the mouse!). You should check your vidio card version by your invoice or by your PC.

If you still get any problem in it, just tell me.
 

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System One

OK, you can tell that I don't know alot of specifics about computers. Is it a driver that I need to download? I have an ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB video card. Dell lists a driver update called AMD-Driver wich applies to Radeon HD 2400 PRO (128MB PCI-Express x16 (DVI/VGA) RV610). Is this what I should download?
Thanks for your advice!
 

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System One

Yes, go to
Drivers & Downloads=
ADM - Driver
Applies to:
Radeon HD 2400 PRO (128MB PCI-Express x16 (DVI/VGA) RV610)
Click "Download Now", you will get
AMD_RADEON-HD-2400-PRO--128M_A05_R188742.exe
Install that. Your cursor behaviours immediately changed without restar your PC!

I spent a long time to find it and would like to let every Dll User know it.....
 

My Computer

System One

Hello marktwo, Glad you found the solution. As suspected it was a driver. So many of these problems relate to drivers or driver conflicts. A good reason for keeping your drivers up to date and a good starting point when troubleshooting.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
NormCameron,

Thank you.
The strange thing is this problem exists in a brand new PC.
In webs I have found many Dell users got this same problem and some users reported it to Dell.
I believe Dell knew it. But they only say the importance of the updated driver is "optional".
 

My Computer

System One

The problem with Dell, Hp and other big name Brand manufacturers is that they don't have a consistent component base. Their parts are sourced from many different suppliers and added, not based on quality or suitability but rather on price and availability. This makes it very hard for them to provide consistent and reliable technical advice and is also why these problems occur regularly in new computers produced by these Manufacturers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
Thank you Marktwo!I almost issued a MAYDAY...during the installation, my screen went blank for at least 20 minutes:eek: but it working now! Problem though..when I scroll down a page or pass the cursor over links, everything flickers. Any idea how to fix?
 

My Computer

System One

Ack!! I restarted and the flickering is gone, but now everything is so much smaller than it was...I can't seem to find the settings for this...can anyone help?
 

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System One

Hi,

Right click a blank area of the Desktop, select personalise and then display settings. See if adjusting monitor resolutions helps.

You can the change DPI by going back to personalisation window and select Adjust DPI settings (it's top left of the personalisation window).

Hope it helps

SIW2
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
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