Mouse Locking Up Randomly

ODBOD

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Alright, so I've had this standard 3-button logitech mouse for about a few years now (M-BT96A) and the left click finally decided to die on it. So, I decided to take the mouse from my spare PC (same exact hardware as my main PC) and use it. It's a logitech mouse as well (M-UR69). Now, here's when the problem comes in.

Originally, I had my original mouse on a USB to PS/2 converter. It's always how I've done it to have most of my USB ports open, even back several years ago. I tried putting the mouse from the spare computer on said PS/2 converter, but it doesn't even power on at all when the computer turns on. So I had to resort to putting it into a USB port.

So I do so. I start going through my normal business, checking email, playing a game of starcraft and that's about it. And then I notice, it's locking up. During StarCraft, when I moved my mouse, it locked in place for one or two seconds and then finally resumed back to where I was moving it to. I noticed this immediately and when I got the game finished, I started looking it up on google. Lo and behold, it does the freezing thing again. And it isn't a pre-determined time it does it either. Understand, it's happening at random instances.

Some forums have said that certain services or event logs can tell you what's going on and what would cause it. However, nothing is ever starting or stopping or no activity is occuring when the brief halt occurs.

I started troubleshooting, removing it from device manager, reinstalling it normally through 'scan for hardware changes'. Still no go. Now I'm stuck with a mouse that locks up randomly and such and I can't do a thing about it. It's a nuisance and why I can't fix it, I don't even know.

This is what I've tried:

-Put the mouse back on my spare PC (same hardware as I mentioned before) and logged into Windows (Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit). No hitching. Nothing. Standard movement, everything is good.
-Tried other mice I could find (older USB ones that I don't like too much/are not comfortable/ones that my dad uses) and they don't even hitch. At all. Everything works like a charm for them. Even plugged into the PS/2 converter, they work beautifully.
-Replugged my old mouse and tried using it (left click is pretty much a dud, I have to slam on it to click) and it worked without hitching.
-Tested other USB ports. Same results.

So now I'm at a loss because I don't understand how I can fix this or get around this. I could buy another mouse, but I don't really have the money to do that at the moment. I just want to solve this issue. What should I do?

Thank you.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz
Motherboard
INTEL/D975XBX2
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 914v
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
PSU
Rocketfish 700 W
Case
G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
Internet Speed
DSL
Antivirus
Avira Internet Security
Browser
IE 11
Other Info
ATI HDMI Audio
No, I never install drivers for mice that I use. Ever.

It sort of feels like the computer is doing something when it locks up. But again, my other mice didn't do this.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470
No harm in giving the driver a chance. You are plugging into the mobo usb ports in the back of the system correct!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
No harm in giving the driver a chance. You are plugging into the mobo usb ports in the back of the system correct!


Of course. Always in the back.

And bioticandia is not reliable on drivers. They want money. Just saying.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470
Checking into it on Google and your right the mouse should work with out an driver required. Try unplugging the mouse and letting the system find it in another usb port.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
Checking into it on Google and your right the mouse should work with out an driver required. Try unplugging the mouse and letting the system find it in another usb port.

As I started in my original post, I already tried that. Same results.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470
Here's an update...

In safe mode, I don't ever get the hitches. I have to assume it's something starting and stopping over and over again. I'm not sure what would be the actual thing doing it.

Another thing I noticed is that when it locks up, I don't see the processor meter go up in task manager. It's odd.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470
Check you start up items and clear all unnecessary programs.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
I usually do that on all my computers too. I only have three startup items that I leave on. MSN, Skype, and Avast. Having them off (which causes no startup items) doesn't necessarily solve the issue either.
 

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My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470
It would seem that some resource is causing this mouse shudder. Have you tried turning off Skype and MSN and just leaving your Avast on? You can always turn them back on !
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
It would seem that some resource is causing this mouse shudder. Have you tried turning off Skype and MSN and just leaving your Avast on? You can always turn them back on !

I told you in my previous post, I turned the rest of it off and it still stutters.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows XP//Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
CPU
AMD Quad-Core Phorus @ 2.8
Motherboard
ECS GF8200
Memory
8 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX470
Me too :(

Did you ever find a solution to this? I'm experiencing these exact symptoms and it's super annoying.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
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