wireless mouse not working, how do i update the driver and how do i know the laptop is getting the signal. i am using an HP laptop

Have a look at this, basic fault finding, before updating drivers.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...Driver update instructions:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6352205_upd...Driver downloads from here if they dont update, using the above method:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/e...Please reply and let us know if our help worked. Your feedback helps others. Maybe you?
thank you MrGoodGuy. really helped
Glad to be of help :) Please reply and let us know if our help worked. Your feedback helps others. Maybe you?
