Mouse Must be Removed to Run PS/2 Diagnostics

 Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
Article ID: Q33570
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mouse Driver for MS-DOS, versions 7.x and 8.x

SUMMARY

When running the PS/2 diagnostics program with a Microsoft Mouse on the mouse port, the mouse must be disconnected. If the mouse is not disconnected the machine stops responding (hangs).

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Additional reference words: IBM 3rdparty locks up



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Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
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