Microsoft KB Archive/325975

= The light on the pointing device stays lit when you turn the computer off when you connect a Microsoft pointing device to a computer by using the PS2 port =

Article ID: 325975

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse
 * Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0
 * Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical 1.1
 * Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical 1.1
 * Microsoft Intellimouse Trackball Explorer
 * Microsoft Intellimouse Trackball Optical
 * Microsoft IntelliMouse with IntelliEye
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 6.1
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 6.0
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.2
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.0
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.5
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.4
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.3
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
 * Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 3000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000
 * Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3000

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This article was previously published under Q325975



SYMPTOMS
When you connect one of the Microsoft pointing devices listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section to a computer by using the PS2 port, the light on the pointing device stays lit when you turn the computer off.



CAUSE
The PS2 port continues to supply power after you turn the computer off.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the USB port to connect your device to the computer. If all the available USB ports are in use, you can purchase a USB hub. A USB hub increases the number of USB devices that you can connect to your computer.

If the continuous mouse light is acceptable to you, you can safely leave the mouse connected to the PS2 port.

Keywords: kbprb KB325975

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