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Computer Help and Support

Inkey

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2. I have had this problem over the years also

Reply to ailsagirl (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 04:09 AM

Jan 2025

I use a few laptops with wireless mice. Microsoft and Logitech models. Once you have replaced the battery, shut down the computer,
remove the USB dongle, reboot the computer. Once the computer is rebooted, turn on the mouse and reinstall the USB dongle. The computer should recognize a new device and ask you if you want to continue installation. This normally works.
Most mice have a LED on it that lights up when you turn it on. Green or blue is usually good. Red or no light is mostly likely the battery.
However I have also had the mouse or USB dongle go bad so I got a new mouse.

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Am having trouble with the way my mouse scrolls [View all] ailsagirl Jan 2025 OP

I've had that problem with my wireless mouse LogDog75 Jan 2025 #1

I have had this problem over the years also Inkey Jan 2025 #2

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