Windows Can't Use the PS/2 Port Mouse on Austin PC (65169)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 3.0

This article was previously published under Q65169

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft Serial Mouse with PS/2 adapter does not work correctly on the PS/2 port of some Austin Computers with Microsoft Windows version 3.0. When you use the PS/2 port, there is no control of the mouse in either standard or 386 enhanced mode of Windows. There is no problem with mouse control in real mode.

WORKAROUND

To have the mouse function correctly, connect the mouse to a serial port.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, query on the following words:

PS/2 and mouse and port and Western Digital

For more information on Austin computers, call Micro City Computers.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	7/7/2005
Keywords:	KB65169