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My mouse stop working every time i lift it up from the table why is this?

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this is not just OS .i have linux and vista both same thing so its not drivers ......
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Either a ball mouse or optical mouse needs a surface to run on.
How did you expect it to detect it's moving in the first place? It has to detect "something" while moving....

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  • Braden answered 4 months ago
    You should not expect it to work for you, unless you are paying it above minimum wage.

    Also, put the damn thing back in its cage. Man-handling a mouse makes it uncomfortable, and continuing to do so is animal cruelty.

    I mean, how would YOU feel if your boss death-hugged you for hours on end while demanding you simultaneously do your job? Personally, I would file a lawsuit.
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  • ez123ed answered 6 years ago
    Basically there are two kinds of computer mice, one with a little roller ball and one that uses laser light. Both types need to be on a flat surface so the movement can be detected. Picking it up is not a movement it can sense and transmit to the PC.
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  • Mike answered 6 years ago
    Sara just got it right.
    optical mouse needs feeding, it needs you to put it down on the table. I've a good mind to report you for cruelty to mice.joke..
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  • BHARGAVA answered 6 years ago
    loose connection inside the mouse as i have the same problem with mine its tech com PS2 optical mouse
    i just opened the mouse and fixed it
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  • Martha Liliana answered 4 months ago
    Bueno, he visto suficiente estupidez por el día de hoy
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  • anthrax233 answered 6 years ago
    It is an optical mouse, use it on a surface with texture.
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  • Lulubelle answered 6 years ago
    Because it's not on a hard surface. in order for it to move, it needs to be on a hrad and smooth surface.
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  • Spiral Out answered 6 years ago
    Because it has to be on the surface of something to move...You can't just hold it up and move it and expect it to work
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  • Edmond K answered 6 years ago
    When you life it form the table the laser doent have any thign to track, meaning it think its no moving...
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  • My mouse stop working every time i lift it up from the table why is this?
    this is not just OS .i have linux and vista both same thing so its not drivers ......
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  • Bob D answered 6 years ago
    it uses optical which needs a surface
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  • billybags answered 6 years ago
    Stop picking it up, get a cat if you need something to hold.
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  • Abdul-Ganiu M answered 11 months ago
    good question
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  • 1234.... answered 6 years ago
    omg, me too! it also doesn't work when i disconnected
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  • Sara answered 6 years ago
    funny! you're a very funny guy!
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  • pacmanjr93 answered 6 years ago
    your batteries are backwards or loose.
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  • *My Sexy Man* answered 6 years ago
    lol !!
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