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[hackthis_archive]

So, I think I fucked up the other day. I was cleaning old programs off my computer, like you do, and there was this scroll program that I couldn't identify... so I uninstalled.

Only problem is now my computer's gone apeshit and all the scrolling is terrible as is the cursor and they just jump around on every page regardless of if I'm in IE or Mozilla. Uh, anybody know what I did and can tell me what I have to reinstall to make it stop?

I would be most grateful for the help.

Thanks.

(I have Windows XP on a laptop, just so you know this isn't a Mac issue).

ALL IS FIXED. I THINK. I'VE BEEN OUT DRINKING AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT UNTIL TOMORROW.

Comments

[wordsalone.livejournal.com]

I was going to help...and then I saw the thing about Windows.

Um. I can send hopeful thoughts your way. ♥

[amberlynne.livejournal.com]

I have no idea how to help you. But I am endlessly amused by Encino Man being your mood icon for this. *giggles*

[vertrauen.livejournal.com]

Do you have your XP installer CD? Or access to one? That should have all the base programs that came with the computer, and if I'm remembering correctly, the CD should give you the option to "repair" instead of "reinstall".

*crosses fingers for you*

[snglesrvngfrend.livejournal.com]

It's likely you uninstalled a driver for your mouse/touchpad (laptop or desktop, btw?), and you will probably need to do one of two things. The simplest would be to find any discs (HAHAHA I TYPED DICKS, THAT'S AWESOME) that came with your computer (this is especially easy if you have a laptop) and one of them will have that driver on there; just reinstall it. If you don't have the disc (STILL TYPED DICK. WOW.) then you'll have to try and find it online. Which is often a boring and difficult process if you don't know exactly what you're looking for.

Good luck, let me know if you figure anything out!

[sparky77.livejournal.com]

If it's a driver problem, there's a program you can download that will tell you what drivers are fucked up without needing any of the discs. I'll look for it. Hold on.

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

Sounds like Sparky77 may have you under control here, but as a HelpDesk manager, I'm unable to resist the siren call of "Oh, shit, you guys, I think I borked it." :D

Another option, if it's a name brand computer (especially a Dell) is that you can get the drivers that came with it online pretty easily. If you want, you can give me the make and model (and if it's a Dell, the ESC--um, E?? Service Code, a 7 digit numeral/letter dealie on the box [ETA: by 'box' I mean the computer, not the box you got it in] somewhere). I can find your drivers for you, more than likely.