Driver "Removed from Memory" Versus "Disabled" (47138)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 8.x
  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 6.x
  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 7.x
This article was previously published under Q47138

SUMMARY

MOUSE.COM version 6.0 and 6.1 are removed from memory unless the mouse is connected to a PS/2 mouse port. If the mouse is connected to a PS/2 mouse port or if other terminate-and-stay-resident programs (TSRs) prevent the mouse from being removed from memory, MOUSE.COM is disabled but remains in memory and the following message is displayed:
Existing Mouse Driver Disabled
Versions 6.11 and later are removed from memory even if connected to the PS/2 mouse port.

Versions earlier than 6.0 do not deallocate memory, regardless of the
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/24/2003
Keywords:KB47138
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