problem with the mouse on my computer

[stigworth]

I wondered if anyone can help me ? when I am using the mouse on my PC and I use the curser to clink onto an Icon ormove around my computer, occasionally it jumps to the edge of the screen for no apparent reason ? I have cleaned the laser mouse & also changed it, but nothing changes it keeps pulling to the corners of my screen. The mouse is a lasered one with a wire Can anyone offer me any advise which will help resolve the problem. Thanks Steve

[mikeyp]

This might be the surface you are using the mouse on. Optical mice effectively scan the surface below them and detect movement. If you're using the mouse onto a desk or something with large areas of the same colour, it may misinterpret the movements. Try a non shiny surface like a newspaper and try it out.

[stigworth]

Thanks for the swift answer.

I use a mouse mat, but it's like someone takes hold of the mouse and quickly drags it to the endge of the screen.
I have also tried a news paper & it has no effect. Do you have any other ideas ?

[mikeyp]

Hmm, can't think of anything off the top of my head. Have you got a different mouse you can try to see if it's a problem with your mouse, or your computer?

[mikeyp]

Apologies, didn't spot in your question that you have in fact tried a different mouse. I found this page that might offer some alternative solutions. Such as rolling back the driver. It's conveniently called Weird Leaping Mouse Problems:

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/weird_leaping_mou se_problems.html

It also links to some microsoft help on the issue.