Advice needed from computer expert

[Darren J. Ray]

Any helpful advice would be very appreciated.

 

When I switch on my home computer, the cursor is in the middle of the sign-on screen. When I try to navigate it with the mouse it moves slowly to the top left of screen and won't come back.

 

When I switch computer off and try again, I can sometimes manage to get the cursor over the Windows Media Player and let the music start playing.

 

THEN the mouse is not a problem anymore and I can move it anywhere on the screen, go to Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, etc, etc.

 

This has been the routine for the last three days.

 

What the.........?

 

Yes, I've cleaned the mouse thoroughly and yes, there is plenty of room on my hard drive.

 

And yes, I have a virus buster that is updated regularly.

[JustDave]

Not hardly an expert but...

 

Do you have a joystick or any other controller that something could be sitting on or leaning against?

[bobell]

Not hardly an expert but...

 

Do you have a joystick or any other controller that something could be sitting on or leaning against?

 

I use a Saitek ST290PTRO joystick with no problems UNTIL I switch to Game Booster, and the joystick does not respond! Any ideas to resolve this would be much appreciated.Thanks