Wired mouse not working
Any time I try connecting a wired mouse, that is specifically made for mac, my 2012 MacBook Pro recognizes the mouse, but it refuses to use it. Does anyone have any suggestions, I think it's a problem in the settings.
Any time I try connecting a wired mouse, that is specifically made for mac, my 2012 MacBook Pro recognizes the mouse, but it refuses to use it. Does anyone have any suggestions, I think it's a problem in the settings.
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Boot into Recovery mode. From the OS X Utilities screen, select Get Help Online. A clean copy of Safari will launch. No plugins, such as Flash, will be available. While in Recovery, you'll have no access to your saved bookmarks or passwords, so make a note of those before you begin, if they're needed for the test.
Test. After testing, reboot as usual and post the results.
You might have a firmware update that is available. Try going to the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen and running "Software Updates".
Otherwise, do any other USB devices work in that port? If not, then I could be an issue with your Macbook. If yes, then does the mouse work with any other device/Mac?
What mouse is specifically made for Mac OS X? I have never seen any that specifically state "Made for Mac OS X" except the Apple Magic mouse. A Mouse is a Mouse, especially one that is wired and connects by USB port.
I have used many different mice on my Mac computers. From Microsoft brand to Logitech and even some cheaper style Off Brand mice without any problems.
If this is an Optical mouse could be you need to use it on a certain type of surface.
Please post the brand and model number of the mouse you are using.
Send it back, it is defective. Go out and buy any name brand mouse and it will work. It does not have to say "Works with Mac". A Mouse is a Mouse. All the normal buttons will work, the right and left and the middle Wheel button along with the wheel. If it has other side button or other special features then you might need the manufacturers software for those to function correctly. But the regular buttons will work just fine. That is if the mouse isn't defective.
abelkasri wrote:
I bought it just because it works with Mac, I'm pretty sure it's generic ( or really low end), but it said the company was Frisby
I have a similar problem. My mouse left click button has very suddenly stopped working. I have troubleshot the problem by unplugging (several times), rebooting (several times), switching between all 3 USB ports and using a different mouse (wired). After some of the reboots/unplugs the left click will work for a little while, but then stops again. I just read your forum and tried rebooting in safe mode...and the mouse works just fine.
What is my next step in troubleshooting?
Thank you.
I just updated my software, unfortunatly the problem still persists. I plugged in my iPhone and it works just fine.
I tried this and the problem was still there in safe mode and now.
I bought it just because it works with Mac, I'm pretty sure it's generic ( or really low end), but it said the company was Frisby
Can you test the mouse with another computer? Does any other USB device work?
It works fine on any other computer, in fact, when I run the Mac on Windows, the mouse works just fine.
Wired mouse not working