Computer boots but mouse doesn't work

I just updates my computer to the latest microsoft updates. Big mistake. Not only it ran slow but now th emouse doesn't work and I get this message "your system is low in virtual memory. WIndows is increasing the size..." The thing is: I tried using the compaq Operating System CD but basically I'm afraid it'll erase my stuff since "repair" didn't do the trick. I can see my files but I can't do anything. HELP!

 

Check to make sure the mouse is plugged in. It might have wiggled loose. If it is OK, check back here, someone with more knowledge will have an answer.

 

It's plugged in alright! Thanks, I even tried a different mouse and nothing. If I turn the computer off and restart it I get the COMPAQ logo and then goes to the Windows XP logo and it looks like it's working and then after lots of loading noises I get the XP page with all the users, so since the mouse doesn't do a thing I just use the arrow keys and ENTER on my user box. After that, it shows my desktop and the background(looks perfect upt o now). My desktop icons look normal too but again no mouse and when I scroll to the START page I see NO programs there. It's like they didn't load from the start. It's almost like the system is using the minimum amount of memory everywhere. Finally after 5 minutes it shows me that "virtual memory message" again and it's over. Just sits there. I really need this thing to work. IF it doesn't work EVER, can you at least tell me how I could retrieve my family pictures and docs since I can see the icons but can't click on them. Thanks everyone, I'm so helpless at the moment, it's horrible.

 

USB mouse I presume?
Jaza

 

Yes!

 

Have you tried F8 on a re-start and then choose last good configuration or a system restore? I don't really know enough to give you more help then that. Just be patient and someone will get you going.

 

AHHH your help has arrived!!!! jazagod will get you going

 

Have you installed all your mouse drivers, I presume you also use XP

 

I dont know if this will help forsure, but I have had similar problems with pad controllers. try going to Start > controll panel> mouse and Hrdware . Possibly you have more than one mouse listed? select the current mouse..Does this help you?
Jaza

 

Also it is important to check out your Start > controll panel > System > Hardware > device manager > Mouse , and see if there is a Yellow /!\
if the above and below dont work, Or if you use no other USB, Does your usb in device manager show a /!\ in yellow?
please post back

 

Also a long shot, but while your in windows(with no mouse controll) unplug, and replug your mouse, you should get a bing bong that your Usb has been occupied, help?

 

i had a problem similar to this not too longago. i didnt have the error message though. anyway it ended up being some kind of spyware/malware. i doubt you have the same problem though

 

thats a very good possability

 

It's a virus. I'm almost 100% sure that's what did it. I've tried everything and nothing so I'm re-installing windows XP. I have a backup from 6 months ago, i know I should have kept up with the back ups. Oh well, I learned another lesson. At least I have something to start from. It'll be 6 months old but it's better than nothing. THANKS! You guys are great people for helping folks like me. Thank you!