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Re: Malware & Spyware

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On 27-May-2016 11:02 AM, Grumpy Tech wrote:
> On 27/05/2016 9:16 AM, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
>> felix <me@nothere.invalid> wrote:
>>> On 26-May-2016 11:31 PM, felix wrote:
>>>>
>>>> yes, good advice a little late. unfortunately I trusted the software
>>>> to do it. the computer is running better, as a lot of drivers needed
>>>> updating, but it has created the problem of the front USB ports not
>>>> 'seeing' a corded mouse or the receiver for a cordless mouse. but the
>>>> sockets do have power, and will load USB sticks. so far I have been
>>>> unable to fix this issue. I tried uninstalling all USB drivers and
>>>> everything in the HID and mouse sections of device manager, but to no
>>>> avail. I have been able to use the cordless mouse by plugging the
>>>> receiver into a rear USB socket via a USB hub, but the computer wont
>>>> boot unless I first unplug the receiver from the hub. weird goings on.
>>>> I remembered after using this driver install software that drivers are
>>>> supposed to be installed one at a time so any problem can be
>>>> associated with a specific driver.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> p.s thank goodness for the trusty old PS2 mouse in situations like
>>> this!.. :)
>>
>> Just one more thing you could try: turning off PS/2 emulation of USB
>> mouse in the BIOS, if the option is there.
>>
>> Any error message when the computer won't boot?
>>
> He's probably running a powered usb hub which cause the machine to 
> lock at boot time. 

no. the hub is not the problem. the problem existed before I used the 
hub. having the receiver plugged in is the problem that stops the 
computer booting, and the other problem is the front USB sockets not 
seeing the receiver or a USB mouse

> The USB hubs are notorious for being a pain in the bum with locking 
> machines up. Not worth the little money you pay for them. If you need 
> more usb ports buy a card for the computer and if that isn't an option 
> change the way you do things.


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