I have a very strange computer problem......

Just a wild ass guess..... I remember a long time ago Window's had some macro features that you could set up to record and replay mouse and keyboard activities. It was kinda fun to set it up and watch the computer to go crazy..... It sounds like maybe something similar that is set to go at particular times, you have any practical jokers in the office?

 

is that a laptop with a touchpad?
What OS? What kind of mouse?
Are you using microsoft's intellipoint software?

 

Well that is queer. I wonder if Mark might be right about the bored coworker. I'd try removing any mouse-related software from "add/remove programs", then remove the mouse from device manager, then physically unplug it and reboot with no mouse. Then shutdown again, plug in the mouse and boot up.

 

How about remote access? Maybe it's called remote desktop?

Could it be someone fiddling with his computer using that Windows remote access software? That would be a real ball buster thing to do.

It's built in now, right? Just have to activate it, and away you go. As long as you know the IP address of the computer in question, you could do it from anywhere, not just the office, but off site too.

I think you can disable it.

Here's what Microsoft has to say.

"To disable Remote Desktop
Click 'System' in Control Panel.
On the Remote tab, clear the 'Allow users to connect remotely to your computer' check box, and then click 'OK.'

Notes

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to disable the Remote Desktop feature.
To open a Control Panel item, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon. "

 

Easiest way to find out would be to pull the network connection as soon as it starts to happen.

 

No offense meant at all by saying this, but it sounds hilarious.

Hope you fix the problem.

 

Maybe, just maybe it is possessed by the devil. maybe you should take it to church with you on sunday.

 

Do a search for Microsoft spyware removal....... It's supposed to be very good and is free.

 

Absolutely NOT.

While it does have some residual value, Microsoft is now in bed with those pesky gator guys now. Please, don't do this.

Also, this is not a spyware issue. Typically a driver issue. Mind if we setup a webex conference sometime this evening to take a look at it? If so, drop me a line with a good time and your phone number & email address.

 

Try running Norton in Safe Mode to see if you can delete those files. If not, write down the file names, then boot off of your Windows 2000 CD. Go into Recovery Console, then delete the files (i.e. del filename.exe). Hopefully that will work. If not, try removing most of your startup items from the registry and the Start Menu (Start>Programs>Startup). If you need help navigating your registry or with anything else feel free to ask.

Walter

 

What a bunch of b@stards....

 

Same thing happened to me when my mouse died...

 

Schatten's got it under control so I can make a joke.

Stop smoking pot.

 

Dayam that's some good stuff.

So, kizdan, any luck? I didn't see any reply to my suggestion. It is pretty easy and it will likely resolve a problem with a corrupted or improperly installed driver.

 

The obvious course of action is to switch mouses with one of your coworkers and not tell them. LOL