My wired mouse on my desk top computer (windows XP) won't move. How do I fix this? I opens the mouse, cleaned it, made sure mouse. keyboard etc. was correctly plugged in, nothing has worked. Please help

why run dead XP?, is the PC ONLINE? or off/?
The USB plug and play is failing,
you do know MS killed dead Plug and Play for XP 4 years ago right?
the top failure of any pc running XP would be USB devices.
USB devices are extensive in scope, endless types
and top of the list are mice, and keyboards.(vast types exist))

The PnP engine scans the local driver cache first.
if no mouse (example 1) is found to match your unstated mouse
then it must do what? go on line, to MS.com
and MS pulled the plug..... just like they did
on
w95
w98
ME
W2000 and vista. and XP 4+ years ago !

time to upgrade, for sure.

a counter argument would be that the virus magnet XP is infected.
as ALL ARE NOW and worse every day forward!! for eternity

How to install wireless Keyboard and Mouse?Along with the development of the computer world, various brands of wireless keyboard and mice sets appear, you can purchase them from website or regular computer stores as well. Whatever your case may be, the directions for getting them ready for your computer are all basically the same. So, if you've bought a wireless set recently and you're having some trouble getting it to work, just follow these instructions and you'll be well on your way to wireless bliss!
First of all, wireless keyboards and mice aren't able to receive power from your computer like the wired ones do. Therefore, they need batteries to operate. And that's the first thing you need to do. Turn your keyboard over and you'll see a battery compartment. Take the cover off and insert the batteries according to the + - (plus, minus) compatibility. When you're done with the keyboard, you can go ahead and do the same thing for the mouse.
Once you've got the batteries in place, find a spot on your desk where you'd like to place both the keyboard and mouse. You won't have to move them around anymore, so make sure you find a place you'll be comfortable with. Now, while you're doing this, you'll also want to keep in mind where the wireless receiver will go. If you recall, a tip on that was in yesterday's newsletter.
The next thing you'll want to do is install the software that came along with your keyboard and mouse. Now, keep in mind that if you have Windows XP on your computer, you more than likely won't need to deal with the software at all. You can just plug the receiver into your computer and XP will automatically recognize the new hardware for you. On the other hand, if you're using an older version of Windows, you will need to install the software. To do so, just insert the disk into your CD ROM drive and follow along with the on-screen instructions. That's all you have to do!
The next step is connecting the wireless receiver to your computer, but again, if you have Windows XP, you've probably already done this. If not, it's likely that the wireless keyboard and mouse set you have works via a USB cable. So, all you have to do is find an open USB port on your computer and plug the receiver in. Once you plug it in, your computer will configure the keyboard and mouse so you can start to use them. You'll see a message that says something like "Your new hardware is now ready to use." (In XP, you'll get a pop up message that says "New Hardware Found"). Either way, that means you can now start using your new hardware!
Now that you've got everything set up, the next thing you'll want to do is test the keyboard and mouse, just to make sure everything's working properly. Go ahead and open some programs with your mouse and type some text in with your keyboard. Run through all the keys on your keyboard to make sure there are no problems with any of them and make sure all the buttons on your mouse work right.
Now, go on and enjoy your new wireless keyboard and mouse. Wireless really is the best way to go!

no computer , nor OS stated. OS= operating system.
no mouse model number either, but is some wireless mouse and battery dead. sure.
why not plug in a wired USB mouse, and use that,
that ALWAYS works , and has NO BATTERY.
keep one handy at all times just like this, battery dies
use it, and save you files first. no reason at all to lose data.ever.
there are hot keys too that will save the fails, and exit.
learn them at MS dot com, or ask but if KBD is dead
then use a wired USB keyboard and or mouse.

I'm betting the battery is long gone dead. as ALL DO.

is this some old XP PC? running XP Os.
good luck if that is the case, (its a virus magnet, and may be why the mouse dont work)

IF it's a serial mouse (meaning green round connector) it's probably not plugged in correctly. Now these are not plug and play so you need to reboot your system in order for it to work. Try that.

If the keyboard works - you can still operate the computer. The tab key will allow you to access the various windows on the desk top. The Windows Start key will allow you to open programs. The Alt key along with a letter combination will allow you to manipulate files....and so on. You don't really need a mouse to operate a computer.

Go to the Control Panel and open Sound and audio devices, make sure the mute box is unchecked.

Try moving the receiver closer to the keyboard/mouse, or to another usb port. It may be getting interference or the signal can be having trouble from under a desk, etc. The range on these can be shockingly short in spite of what the documentation claims.

knaif,

there are some wires of ur mouse that u cant see but damaged already..its in the wires..there might sum cires that were cut..





pls vote..

Unplug the USB cable associated with the keyboard and mouse while the computer is still on. Plug it back in to a different USB port. This should cause Windows to re-detect them and reinstall the drivers automagically. Let me know if that works.

Did you couple the Keyboard with the receiver (press and hold on the keyboard)