Article: Q130378
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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You may experience either of the following situations:
- Although the current hardware profile indicates that the PS/2-style or serial
port to which the mouse is attached is disabled, the mouse functions
properly.
- Although the current hardware profile indicates that a particular serial port
is disabled, you can communicate with that port from an MS-DOS prompt.
CAUSE
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When you start Windows 95 with a hardware profile in which the port that the
mouse is connected to is disabled, the Windows 95 mouse driver searches all the
appropriate ports for a mouse. If the driver locates a mouse, the driver loads
and the mouse works correctly.
Similarly, accessing a serial port from an MS-DOS prompt bypasses the virtual
communications driver, accessing the port directly. Therefore, you can
communicate with the port even if it is disabled in Device Manager.
RESOLUTION
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If you do not want to use a mouse in Windows 95, remove the mouse in Device
Manager and then disconnect the mouse from the computer.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
Additional query words: vm
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Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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