Event Log Reports Previously Loaded Mouse Driver Not Starting (102623)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1

This article was previously published under Q102623

SYMPTOMS

After you install a new mouse driver, you receive an error message in the event log stating that the old mouse driver failed to start.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the old driver is not always disabled by the new driver's installation.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, choose the Devices icon in Control Panel and change the old driver's Startup value to DISABLED.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbother KB102623