Eratic mouse movements

[Clippy]

As has already been mentioned and proved to an extent, sounds like it could be your KVM.

However, as you don't mention what type of machine the XP unit is, thought it worth highlighting that have had similar issues in the past with a Dell lappy.

The fix was to upgrade the BIOS.

[Pondlife]

As has already been mentioned and proved to an extent, sounds like it could be your KVM.

However, as you don't mention what type of machine the XP unit is, thought it worth highlighting that have had similar issues in the past with a Dell lappy.

The fix was to upgrade the BIOS.

It's a frankenstein tower box under the desk.

It's a bit like triggers sweeping brush to be honest.

[bogeyman]

It's a frankenstein tower box under the desk.

It's a bit like triggers sweeping brush to be honest.

If you're using mini-DIN cables between the KVM and the box they are notorious for flaking out because of dirty/bent pins.

If it's only two machines then two keyboards/monitors is the best solution.

If no desk space, you could try a virtual KVM (hosted on Linux or XP) if the two boxes are on the same network.

Failing that, shell out for new KVM with USB connectors!

[Pondlife]

If you're using mini-DIN cables between the KVM and the box they are notorious for flaking out because of dirty/bent pins.

If it's only two machines then two keyboards/monitors is the best solution.

If no desk space, you could try a virtual KVM (hosted on Linux or XP) if the two boxes are on the same network.

Failing that, shell out for new KVM with USB connectors!

There's already two monitors, keybd, mice, due to a lappy in a docking station.

Will have a go with a virtual KVM before shelling out hard earnt cash.

[tim123]

What type of mouse is it.

I had an optical (wired) one which jumped around to such an extent it was completely unusable.

tim

[Addanc]

Set up is one wireless mouse, keybd, monitor through a KVM to two machines. One XP, one Suse.

The linux machine behaves itself but the mouse is completely unusable on the XP one.

Eratic movements and phantom 'clicking' making the whole process a nightmare.

It's not the batteries cos I've checked them

Any suggestions?

TIA

Windows user has Alzheimer's.

HTH

[basshead]

Windows user has Alzheimer's.

HTH

Parkinsons

[Sockpuppet]

Any suggestions?

Stop touching yourself while looking at "those" sites.

[Cowboy Bob]

If the KVM works with Linux but not with Windows, then Occam's Razor suggests that it's Windows that's broken.

HTH

[bogeyman]

If the KVM works with Linux but not with Windows, then Occam's Razor suggests that it's Windows that's broken.

HTH

Exactly it must be evil Windows at fault!

If he only had a Mac then things would be perfect.

Occams Razor indeed. More like Jobs's fanboy razor.