Writer/Artist: Mouse Doesn't Work (140769)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Creative Writer
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q140769

SYMPTOMS

Your mouse pointer may not be available in the Creative Writer Writing Studio or Fine Artist Painting Studio in Windows if more than one mouse driver is loading.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the extra mouse driver. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System, and then click the Device Manager tab.
  3. Double-click the Mouse branch to expand it.
  4. Click the incorrect or unused driver below Mouse, and then click Remove.
  5. Click OK, and then close Control Panel.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:KB140769
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