Curse

xXFallenBladeXx · Jun 01, 2010, 01:34 AM // 01:34

So over the 4 years I've been playing GW, something wrong has always occurred to my computer. Currently, I have absolutely no control over my mouse.

Normally, I go through months where I will play, and months where I won't. During the months I do play something, like this mouse problem, always happens to this computer.

I was wondering if you guys might have any idea on what's wrong, and if you guys could give me a hand

The alternative is I'm no longer allowed to play until I can prove everything is fixed, or GW isn't the problem

Thank you

Lord Sojar · Jun 01, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25

Guild Wars certainly isn't the issue. Could you describe this issue in more detail please?

Brianna · Jun 01, 2010, 02:30 AM // 02:30

Is the mouse problem the only thing happening? Explain any other happenings..

But I don't see how Guild Wars could cause your mouse to wonk out like that, sometimes when you have too much stuff plugged into your usb ports it can cause things like that to happen. Is your mouse wireless or wired? is it PS/2 or USB?

Try unplugging some stuff or trying a different mouse in the mean time and see what happens then.

rkubik · Jun 01, 2010, 02:34 AM // 02:34

I had a similar issue with an infrared mouse where the cursor would just jump all over the screen and more times than not it would land on the logout button. It seemed to happen more frequently when the screen was full of flashes or different lighting effects. I can't remember how many times I logged out due to an inadvertent click. The problem was solved very easy by just getting a new mouse.

KZaske · Jun 01, 2010, 03:29 AM // 03:29

Sounds to me like you have a background task taking up a lot of cycles. I know that if I don't pause [email protected] before I log in, I get an issue to what rkubik describes. But at this point there is not enough information to say anything for sure.

xXFallenBladeXx · Jun 01, 2010, 11:06 AM // 11:06

Right, I'm using an infrared mouse. It's plugged into my computer via PS/2 port, and whether I'm playing the game or not, my mouse takes random spasms and the cursor flies around the screen and I have absolutely no control over it

Right now, the only thing that's going crazy is the mouse problem, and while I'm sure GW has nothing to do with the problem, my dad thinks it does and so he no longer wants me playing unless I can fix it or prove otherwise

Showtime · Jun 01, 2010, 11:21 AM // 11:21

What exact mouse are you using. Computer operating system, cpu, video card, ram? Are you running anit virus and other programs in the background that could be hogging up resources/ram? Is your cpu/gpu covered with too much dust?

Most likely it's cuz you don't have enough ram to run multiple tasks or are running single core cpu or both. On rare occasions there has been problems when cpu was over heating, so check that. But most likely it's what you have running in the background or the mouse itself doesn't like playing nice with your set up. Mouses go on sale all the time and you can a cheap usb2 loigtech mouse for under $20 if you search around.

End · Jun 01, 2010, 12:34 PM // 12:34

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Originally Posted by Rahja the Thief

Guild Wars certainly isn't the issue. Could you describe this issue in more detail please?

See God said it...theres your proof gw isn't the problem...

Snograt · Jun 01, 2010, 01:50 PM // 13:50

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Originally Posted by xXFallenBladeXx

... my dad thinks it does and so he no longer wants me playing unless I can fix it or prove otherwise

Oh dear, one of those.

Dads always think they know best and it's best to humor them.*

The mouse problem only occurs during GW play?

*If you're my son, I am right.

Quaker · Jun 01, 2010, 03:24 PM // 15:24

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Originally Posted by Snograt

Dads always think they know best and it's best to humor them.*

*If you're my son, I am right.

Well, you know kids - they are always breaking stuff, but never admit doing it.

On topic - believe it or not - try a new mousepad. Something plain, like a cloth covered pad with a solid colour. Also, clean the lens on the bottom of the mouse.

Naturally, of course, the more you use something, the more likely it is to fail. You would probably spend more hours using the computer than your dad does, so it's more apt to break while you're using it.
On the other hand, make sure you don't have the graphics in GW cranked up to where it causes overheating.

xXFallenBladeXx · Jun 01, 2010, 09:27 PM // 21:27

I'm using an HP mouse, no idea what model, sorry about that.
The cursor goes crazy whether I'm playing GW or not. I've uninstalled the game, and so far things are fine.
I noticed though, before removing GW, that if I used my mouse on the plain table without the mouse pad things would work fine. No idea if that's relevant or not

I've yet to go through background programs.

xp4p45murfx · Jun 01, 2010, 10:01 PM // 22:01

yeah guild wars is not the cause of that stuff...good luck

Lord Sojar · Jun 02, 2010, 12:21 AM // 00:21

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Originally Posted by End

See God said it...theres your proof gw isn't the problem...

LOL. Now go my child and spread the word of Fermi to the masses so that they might know Its power! /sarcasm-end

Have you tried a USB mouse by chance?

dagrdagaz · Jun 02, 2010, 10:01 AM // 10:01

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Originally Posted by xXFallenBladeXx

I noticed though, before removing GW, that if I used my mouse on the plain table without the mouse pad things would work fine. No idea if that's relevant or not.

That kinda screams u need a new/better mousepad.
One that has a smooth surface, no bright colours, no reflective surface.

And what Lord Sojar said, using a USB mouse, is still a good idea.

Necrotic · Jun 02, 2010, 11:31 AM // 11:31

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Originally Posted by xXFallenBladeXx

I'm using an HP mouse, no idea what model, sorry about that.
The cursor goes crazy whether I'm playing GW or not. I've uninstalled the game, and so far things are fine.
I noticed though, before removing GW, that if I used my mouse on the plain table without the mouse pad things would work fine. No idea if that's relevant or not

I've yet to go through background programs.

I'm sure "The cursor goes crazy" is clearly defined ...in your mind...but it would be better to describe exactly what it does, i.e. randomly zips around your desktop clicking on everything.

But I suspect that it is most likely the pad, though I would also be suspicious of the basic infrared mouse plugged into the PS/2...I would suggest trying another mouse plugged into a USB port to see if the problem shows up at all...it could be your PS/2 port is having issues.

xXFallenBladeXx · Jun 02, 2010, 11:30 PM // 23:30

By goes crazy I mean, that at random times it'll go from wherever the cursor is to an edge of the screen. If I try to bring it to where I want to click, it'll fly to another location on the screen. It's completely random so I have no way of controlling it.

tijo · Jun 03, 2010, 03:02 AM // 03:02

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Originally Posted by dagrdagaz

That kinda screams u need a new/better mousepad.
One that has a smooth surface, no bright colours, no reflective surface.

And what Lord Sojar said, using a USB mouse, is still a good idea.

Yep, seems like the issue is with your mousepad. Check with a new mousepad. Even a book (hardcover preferably) with a dark matte finish would do if you want to see if the mousepad is the issue.

Definitely check with another mouse if you have a spare lying around too, USB preferably since it would help to determine if there's an issue with your PS2 port.

Quaker · Jun 03, 2010, 03:48 PM // 15:48

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Originally Posted by xXFallenBladeXx

I noticed though, before removing GW, that if I used my mouse on the plain table without the mouse pad things would work fine. No idea if that's relevant or not

Yes, it's relevant. It pretty much nails it down to the mousepad. The easiest solution is - don't use the mousepad, just use the plain table top.

A brief history - in the old days, when mice had balls, there often wasn't enough friction on a table top to make the ball turn smoothly. So, they came up with the idea of using a small "pad" with better traction to use under the mouse. Nowadays, laser mice don't need "traction", so a mousepad is actually superfluous in most cases.

So, if the table top works, just use it. There is no "requirement" for a mousepad, except to reserve a space for the mouse to sit on (if your desk gets cluttered.)

Elder III · Jun 03, 2010, 03:55 PM // 15:55

I've seen this exact thing happen in 3 different scenarios:

1 - your mouse is dying and need to be replaced.

2 - you have a mouse driver that is either corrupted or is for a previous version of windows (ie XP driver that doesn't work correctly on Win7)

3 - your mousepad is shot and needs to be replaced.

either way I think you need to replace either the mouse or the pad and not GW.

you could just not use a mousepad, but if you have a mouse with higher DPI that could cause it to be waay faster than you want.... experimenatation is your friend my friend....

Ultra Tom Beast · Jun 04, 2010, 02:45 AM // 02:45

Update all of your driver.