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    Mouse driver issues

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by S14VH45, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. S14VH45

    S14VH45 Newbie

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    I finally got my dv6000 running on windows XP, but there's one problem. when i plug in my generic a4 tech optical mouse i get the found new hardware wizard, but i get the error "there was a problem installing this hardware: HIDClass" and my mouse doesnt work. how can i remedy this problem? many thanks.
     
    S14VH45, Apr 21, 2008
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    bump? still cant get it to work.
     
    S14VH45, Apr 24, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    r u using xp compatible driver for this mouse?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 24, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    . is this an usb mouse?
    . XP uptodate?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 24, 2008
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    yes this is a USB mouse and i have updated windows. shouldnt xp have a built in driver?
     
    S14VH45, Apr 24, 2008
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    not necessarily. u can try to manal install the device, using a standard mouse device within xp

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    qhn, Apr 24, 2008
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