Erratic Mouse Behavior on Computers with Phoenix BIOS (82367)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft BallPoint Mouse 1.0
  • Microsoft BallPoint Mouse 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q82367

SYMPTOMS

The mouse pointer may move erratically when you move it across the screen in Windows.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when you use a PS/2-style BallPoint Mouse with a Phoenix Technologies BIOS.

RESOLUTION

Windows 3.1x and Windows for Workgroups 3.1x

To correct this problem, follow these steps:

  1. Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the Mouse.ini file in the Windows folder.
  2. Add the following line to the [Mouse] section of the file:

    PhoenixBIOS=True

  3. Save and then close the file.
  4. Restart Windows.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/16/2001
Keywords:KB82367
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