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T.G

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Posts: 7280
Location: Somewhere you're not

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 10:29 am Post subject: Help... please

You know when you do something because it needs to be done? Yet at the same time, all the time you’re doing it, you’re dreading it because you know somehow deep down somewhere it’s going to cause more hassle than enough even though it’s supposed to be beneficial?

Well… I deleted a lot of old/applications/etc. software off my pc last night. It had become slower and slower… the stuff I removed was all listed a rarely used and last used in 2006 or 2009 – so nothing one would assume would have drastic effects on the over all daily operation…

So could someone please explain what I have done/removed/not done because currently instead of scrolling up and down the screen seamlessly the screen refreshes in a rolling motion down the screen preventing scrolling taking place as every time I move the mouse the screen visually refreshes – Ta awfully…

It’s slowly driving me insane and I fear talking loudly at it and swearing isn’t having any desired affect.

gz

Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Posts: 8600
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 1:13 pm Post subject:
Oily One suggests that it is more likely to be processor or graphics card issue. There is an option somewhere for smooth scrolling somewhere in the mouse controls, but he hasn't done anything with that for a while. Hope that helps, or at least someone else who knows a bit more will happen along

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 2:52 pm Post subject:
Start -> control panel -> mouse You might find settings in there.

T.G

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Posts: 7280
Location: Somewhere you're not

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 4:07 pm Post subject:
Thank you both, I've looked at that but nothing changed... it only happens on internet pages not on pages such as word or excel

oldish chris

Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 4148
Location: Comfortably Wet Southport

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 5:59 pm Post subject:

There is a cure for all Windows problems. However, the response that such a simple FREE and permanent solution gets would make the King of the Trolls green with envy.

You can even try it out without affecting your PC in any way using a "Live CD" or a bootable USB stick.

You dump that crock of ordure and install Linux. You'll be able to access several sites that will provide (free) technical advice (Its been years since I've had any problems). You'll be able to experience an amazing level of smugness whenever the word "virus" is mentioned.

Your system won't slow down over time. You needn't reboot. You'll never have to "defrag". You won't need to go looking for "drivers".

I first installed it about 8 years ago and have never looked back.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 6:00 pm Post subject:
Try a new browser?

T.G

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Posts: 7280
Location: Somewhere you're not

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 6:07 pm Post subject:

Nick wrote:

Try a new browser?

It's almost impossible to view it with the amount of refreshing and wibbling down the ruddy screen it does if i use internet explorer

Mozilla firefox I have the least roll down the screen with

OC - I will investigate what linux is

call me slow if you like but I don't have streaky blonde hair for fun- it's as a warning

oldish chris

Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 4148
Location: Comfortably Wet Southport

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 6:17 pm Post subject:

T.G wrote:

OC - I will investigate what linux is

call me slow if you like but I don't have streaky blonde hair for fun- it's as a warning

Hmmm. See the problem. My wife has blonde streaks (admittedly for fun) and she uses a Macbook. (The main attractions were to do with cost and appearance.)

nats

Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Posts: 2374
Location: Swindon but not a Swindonian

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 6:23 pm Post subject:
I second the "try another browser" approach - sounds like something has gone "wrong" with your browser

T.G

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Posts: 7280
Location: Somewhere you're not

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 6:28 pm Post subject:

nats wrote:

I second the "try another browser" approach - sounds like something has gone "wrong" with your browser

As I said, I've already tried it, and switched the whole machine on and off several times, taken all the leads out and reconnected it, deleted the screen software and re-installed it ... and it still does it.

I've even thought about digging out the older PC, installing an OS and firing that up and running that one instead I seem to recall it's a bigger dooberyferkin (yes it is a technical term for those in the know

) - I'm just not sure the fragile sanity I cling too would survive it

12Bore

Joined: 15 Jun 2008
Posts: 9089
Location: Paddling in the Mersey

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 7:28 pm Post subject:

oldish chris wrote:

Hmmm. See the problem. My wife has blonde streaks (admittedly for fun) and she uses a Macbook. (The main attractions were to do with cost and appearance.)

Macbook or Mrs Chris?

nats

Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Posts: 2374
Location: Swindon but not a Swindonian

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 7:42 pm Post subject:
Do you have scroll lock locked on? Or gunk in your mouse?? Try unplugging your mouse. And cleaning under the keys on your keyboard. Sorry hadn't picked up on the two browsers thing. Just because it doesn't do it in other apps you see!!

T.G

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Posts: 7280
Location: Somewhere you're not

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 7:49 pm Post subject:
No worries nats - it is easily done No scroll lock on I'll go fiddle with the mouse a bit see if that helps

shopgirlsue

Joined: 26 Jul 2006
Posts: 197
Location: Nr Shaftesbury

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 8:11 pm Post subject:
I've had something like this but I can't remember what I did to correct it . Have you tried uninstalling the mouse driver and re installing it.................... Just had a quick google and it could be something to do with the video drivers. If you have a look in Device Manager it might tell you

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 11 8:44 pm Post subject:
Force a Windows update to see if any device drivers are missing. Also go got device manager fro the control panel and look for any question marks against either the mouse or video driver.

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