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Frozen mouse and computer

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by ackerberg, 2006/04/23.

  1. 2006/04/23
    ackerberg

    ackerberg Inactive Thread Starter

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    Sometimes I leave my computer for 5 minutes long before the screen saver should kick in, and when I return the mouse pointer is frozen in place. Ctrl-alt-delete does nothing and I have to hold the power button in to shut off the computer and restart. This computer is running WIN XP SP1.
    On the other hand I have a laptop running WIN XP Pro SP1 and it has NEVER frozen.
    What causes the freezing of the computer? No programs are visibly open when this happens.
    Is there a way to prevent this or fix it?
     
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  2. 2006/04/24
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Control Panel->Power Options->Turn off or set to Never.

    If the mouse is a USB mouse, there are option in Device Manager under USB to turn off the power saver..
     
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  4. 2006/04/24
    daoguang33

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    does your pc suffer from virus?
     
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  5. 2006/04/25
    mattman

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    If you are using a third party (non-Microsoft) screensaver, it may be a cause. Test by changing back to a standard Windows screensaver.

    Matt
     
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