I picked up a generic gaming mouse from a thrift store to make playing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition more enjoyable. It has a wired connection and I plugged it into my HP laptop using USB-C. The mouse lights up and shows up in Device Manager, and the driver appears to be installed in Settings. However, I still can't get the cursor to move, even after disabling the touchpad.
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Usually, USB mice should work right away since they're plug and play. If it’s not functioning, it could mean the mouse is defective or it's not actually a USB mouse; it might be wireless and only using the USB-C for charging. Since you mentioned the cable is attached, at least we know it's not wireless, but still, check if there’s a dongle somewhere that might have come with it. Your mouse might need that to connect properly.
Thrift store find, huh? That might explain things! There could be a reason it was donated. If it’s not working and given that it’s a generic mouse, it’s possible that it has issues. For a reliable option, many places like Walmart or Best Buy have new mice for under $20. Sometimes it's better to invest a little in a new one than risk getting another dud from a thrift store.
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