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Offline WaltH

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wireless mouse not always responsive
« on: October 28, 2015, 09:11:58 pm »
I have a Logitech wireless USB mouse, Model M505, and it recently has become somewhat unresponsive. Sometimes, I have to click on something several times before whatever I've clicked on responds (such as Internet links). At other times, I click on something to select it, and it briefly selects then unselects whatever I've clicked on (a word, a link, the Like function on Facebook, etc.)

The mouse worked just fine when I first installed Peppermint 6, and I've put in new batteries, so I am not sure what's going on or what to try next. I tried an Internet search, but I'm not really sure what to look for, and what I did find was not any help. Any help and all suggestions is welcome. Thanks.
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Re: wireless mouse not always responsive
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2015, 05:23:05 am »
To rule out the hardware, can you verify it works properly when running from a LiveCD/LiveUSB
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Re: wireless mouse not always responsive
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2015, 08:14:49 am »
Quote from: PCNetSpec on October 29, 2015, 05:23:05 am
To rule out the hardware, can you verify it works properly when running from a LiveCD/LiveUSB
It seems to work a bit better from the LiveCD, but it still acts up. I've changed batteries, which did not help. I've switched to the cheap wired USB mouse that came with my system for the time being, though I miss my wireless mouse. (Besides being wireless, it also has a heavier, better constructed feel.)  :(
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Re: wireless mouse not always responsive
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2015, 08:29:04 am »
It could be dying.  Or, it could be it simply doesn't get along with the current kernel used by Peppermint.  Though, since you say it worked at first and it has issues with the LiveCD now, it's probably not kernel related, as you've likely updated the kernel on your system since installation.

I had an M510 that started getting fluttery and having other issues too, even with new/charged batteries.  It wasn't even 3 years old.  I don't think Logitech's quality is what it once was.
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Re: wireless mouse not always responsive
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2015, 08:31:11 am »
Quote from: scifidude79 on October 29, 2015, 08:29:04 am
It could be dying.  Or, it could be it simply doesn't get along with the current kernel used by Peppermint.  Though, since you say it worked at first and it has issues with the LiveCD now, it's probably not kernel related, as you've likely updated the kernel on your system since installation.

I had an M510 that started getting fluttery and having other issues too, even with new/charged batteries.  It wasn't even 3 years old.  I don't think Logitech's quality is what it once was.
That is likely the problem. Oh, well. Thanks anyway.
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