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Windows shuts down when I hold the left-click.
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Windows shuts down when I hold the left-click.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Posted by els
(6 messages posted)
I have a problem where Windows XP shuts down without warning. I've noticed it happens
when I use the lasso tool on Illustrator and when I use Windows Movie Maker. I think
it has something to do with clicking and holding the mouse - that's what seems to
trigger it. Any prolonged holding of the left-click seems to generate some kind of
power surge, and then everything shuts down. Any reason why this would happen? Can
I change the power settings to prevent this or am I screwed?
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re: Windows shuts down when I hold the left-click.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Posted by Adam Bradley
(8787 messages posted)
Try a different mouse for starters. Mice can use PS2 or USB to connect, if possible
get one of the other type than you already have.
On Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:52 pm, elspeth wrote:
>I have a problem where Windows XP shuts down without warning. I've noticed it happens
>when I use the lasso tool on Illustrator and when I use Windows Movie Maker. I think
>it has something to do with clicking and holding the mouse - that's what seems to
>trigger it. Any prolonged holding of the left-click seems to generate some kind
of
>power surge, and then everything shuts down. Any reason why this would happen? Can
>I change the power settings to prevent this or am I screwed?
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re: Windows shuts down when I hold the left-click.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Posted by els
(6 messages posted)
My mouse is an hp that came with my computer, it's almost brand new. It's a USB.
What is a PS2 connection?
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re: Windows shuts down when I hold the left-click.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Posted by Adam Bradley
(8787 messages posted)
It being new does not rule out a defect, a major electrical fault would show up early.
A PS2 port is round port on the back of the PC, probably marked as green with a second
one for the keyboard (color varies but purple or orange normally.) if the spare mouse
you find in a PS2 make sure to shut the computer down before you connect it.
On Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:08 pm, elspeth wrote:
>My mouse is an hp that came with my computer, it's almost brand new. It's a USB.
>What is a PS2 connection?
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