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From: stern@ims.alaska.edu (Pete Stern)
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.desqview
Subject: Re: How to revive mouse in a DOS window?
Message-ID: <1991Jun12.020610.5156@ims.alaska.edu>
Date: 12 Jun 91 02:06:10 GMT
References: <1991Jun11.210514.862@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks
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In article <1991Jun11.210514.862@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, smsmith@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Stephen M Smith) writes:
> When I invoke a program that uses the mouse while in a DOS
> window (such as Big DOS), after I exit I cannot use my mouse
> anymore; that is, I can't call up the Desqview Menu by using
> the {Desq} buttons on my mouse.  I have a two-button MS Mouse,
> and to call up the menu I just hit both simultaneously.
> 
> I've tried the 'Revive Mouse' under Rearrange/Tune Performance
> but it never helps.  I have to completely close the window and
> restart Big DOS to get my mouse back.
> 
No suggestions other than to say you are not alone in this. I use
a logitech mouse and have exactly the same problem. Revive mouse
has NEVER worked for me with any version of the mouse driver
software, through any version of QEMM/DESQview on 3 different
hardware platforms. QOS refuses to believe I can bring up the
Desq menu with a mouse button. I end up arguing with their
technician each time I bring up the subject.

The only sure way to get the mouse back is to close the window
and reopen it.




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