Beeping Windows start-up and erratic mouse movement!

Question

I was just dusting off my Inspiron 1720 while Windows Vista Home Basic was starting up and I accidently pressed the Dell Media Direct button and my laptop started beeping really loudly. Then it brought up a screen, prompting me to choose which Windows version to start. When Vista finally loaded, my mouse movement was very erratic- as if someone was going down the list of programs on the desktop and on the menu.

I restarted my laptop but it did the exact same thing. As soon as I unplugged my mouse, it worked fine.

I've never had a problem with my mouse before so I'm sure the mouse isn't the problem.

I'd really appreciate a response on this. Thanks.

Message Edited by jillianne99 on 07-20-2008 07:37 AM

Arjanvl · Answer

The user accidentally pressed the Dell Media Direct button while dusting off their Inspiron 1720 laptop during Windows Vista Home Basic startup, causing the laptop to beep loudly. After choosing the Windows version, the mouse movement became erratic. Restarting the laptop did not solve the issue, but unplugging the mouse resolved it. The user seeks assistance and is confident that the mouse is not the problem. The suggested solution is to check the mouse lens for dirt or try using a different mouse.

jillianne99 · Answer

...Well... uh, it seems to be working fine now. I didn't do anything different and my mouse didn't have dust on the lens or anything. Otherwise, I guess it was just a temporary glitch... So, I guess this counts as solved?

Arjanvl · Answer

The user accidentally pressed the Dell Media Direct button during Windows start-up, causing the laptop to beep loudly. After choosing the Windows version, the mouse movement became erratic. Restarting the laptop did not solve the issue, but unplugging the mouse resolved it. The user is seeking assistance and believes the mouse is not the problem.

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