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Help! Mouse scrolling virus!
Name: jks9496 Date: March 27, 2004 at 19:47:46 Pacific OS: xp pro CPU/Ram: 2.8/1 gig ram
Comment:
I think I have the mouse scrolling virus...need help in identifying the exact name of the virus so that I can download symantec's fix for this virus...symptoms are that my vertical scrolling from time to time goes out of control...I am using a microsoft wireless optical mouse. Can anyone help me with this...
Name: blackdogx Date: March 27, 2004 at 21:07:39 Pacific
Reply:
you could run an anti virus program that would tell you if you have a virus.
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Response Number 2
Name: capt Date: March 27, 2004 at 21:14:35 Pacific
Reply:
If you do not have an antivirus program go to http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ and run their av scan. PC Pitstop's website also has an av scan along with their performance and spyware scans.
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Response Number 3
Name: 808 Date: March 27, 2004 at 22:49:59 Pacific
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Just to be sure, try a different mouse!
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Response Number 4
Name: dusk Date: March 30, 2004 at 08:46:26 Pacific
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wireless mouses can get weird on you if batteries are dying, scan and if that fails try a different mouse
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