Q73820: Microsoft PS/2-Style Mouse Incompatibility on Citizen 286

Article: Q73820
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Microsoft PS/2-style mouse does not work in Windows 3.0 standard mode when
plugged into the mouse port on a Citizen 286 computer.

CAUSE
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The problem appears to be an interrupt conflict.

WORKAROUND
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The mouse works if plugged into a serial port (that is, COM1 or COM2).

MORE INFORMATION
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Citizen is aware of the problem and is researching it. Please contact Citizen
for more information.

The Citizen products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products'
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: ps2 style ps2-mouse mouseport ps/2

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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