[crsaj]

Just recently I have experienced a problem when I try to copy and highlight. . When I place the curser over script I can't seem to consistently grab and drag. Sometimes it only highlights one or two words then skips down and sometimes I end up with words being relocated within the script. Also, having difficulty even when I try to drag the scroll button and move from top to bottom. And sometimes when I click on something and then try to move it by dragging nothing happens. When I release the button the page or script will move but not necessarily where I intended it to move. Very strange.

[black-wolf]

Please post your computers specs, if big box i.e. Dell, HP model #
What OS are you using?
Where is this happening MS word, browser?
You can also use this to post specifications
http://static.techguy.org/download/SysInfo.exe

Sometimes mouse problems can be fixed by deleting the driver in device manager and rebooting.
Have you tried another mouse?

[crsaj]

I'm using a Asus Laptop K52F operating IE8. This happens whenever I try to drag and select text in word, email, etc. Again, when I click on a word and drag nothing highlights. Then I need to be careful because if I try again and don't pay attention it will highlight a few words and sometimes drag them to wherever I release the button. How do I delete the driver in Device Manager. Not sure about how to do.

[black-wolf]

Start/right click computer/select properties/select device manager from left column/go to mouse and other pointing devices and select your mouse/right click select unistall. Then reboot your computer.

Your computer should have a way of turning off your touchpad. That may solve the problem to.

[crsaj]

Thanks for those suggestions but the mouse is still not working correctly. I'm using a Logtech wireless mouse. However, I did enable the laptop "Elan" smart pad without success. It's still troubling and just doesn't want to grab, hold and drag to highlight.

[loserOlimbs]

Do you have another mouse to try? Sounds like a mouse beginning to fail and swapping with a known good mouse is the easiest start.

Otherwise, can you try that mouse on another PC?

[crsaj]

Good idea. Don't have another wireless mouse but will get a hold of one and see. I did change the battery and that seems to have helped a little but not entireley. We may be on the right track. I'll keep everyone posted.

[crsaj]

I haven't had time to find another wireless mouse but perhaps changing the batteries helped resolve the problem or maybe my mouse has a mind of its own. I didn't think the batteries were that good. In any case the issue appears resolved at this point. Thanks for all the suggestins.