Auto run won't!

**DaveMo~** · Jan 22, 2008, 06:23pm

I got a Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 today for my laptop. Put the install CD in, and nothing happens. A box popped up that said the AutoPlay was not responding with two options:

Run the setup.exe
Open the file to view

I chose 1 and nothing has happened, although it acts like it's trying to do something.

The laptop is running Vista and has plenty of room for the install.

Any suggestions?

Dave

**ianm** · Jan 22, 2008, 06:27pm

can you not plug it in and use add hardware thingy to install driver? or plug it in and use device manager maybe

**DaveMo~** · Jan 22, 2008, 09:39pm

I hadn't tried that yet, but might as well since I can't get that CD to run anyway.

Dave

**Cat-tranz** · Jan 23, 2008, 03:08am

Dave open the file copy drivers to desktop and install in safe mode, or use auto run from inside the file (Vista will often clash with software when you try to use it like XP)

**Cat-tranz** · Jan 23, 2008, 03:49am

Dave in vista you can change Auto Run in Control Panel (how have you got this set up please ? )

**DaveMo~** · Jan 24, 2008, 09:07am

I've got the autorun set up to ask me first. It did ask me and I told it to run the setup.exe, but it didn't do it. I also opened the disk and clicked the setup.exe file, but nothing.

The cursor will act like the machine is trying to do something, but it doesn't do anything.

I also went to the CP and tried the Install Hardware with no success. I'm not really installing any hardware since that mouse runs off a USB port.

My son has the same mouse and he just plugged it in and it worked. Tried that, too, with no success. (He's running XP.)

Dave

**Cat-tranz** · Jan 24, 2008, 09:22am

Hi Dave

Yes its easy with XP, some reading for you > Here explains better

**DaveMo~** · Jan 24, 2008, 10:20am

Thanks for the link, Cat. I already knew how to set the autorun settings, but that was still a good read.

Anyway, I switched the autorun from "ask me" to "autorun", saved the settings and put in the CD. It started up, ran the install program, and is now rebooting. It says all that I have to do now is plug in the USB receiver and it's ready to go.

Testing....

It's installing the drivers after plugging in the receiver.

Looks like it's gonna' work.

Dave

P.S. It's working great!

**Cat-tranz** · Jan 24, 2008, 10:36am

Way to go Dave

**DaveMo~** · Jan 25, 2008, 08:23am

Why do you think that it would NOT install other than putting the drive on autorun? Is that a Vista deficiency?

Dave

Jan 22, 2008, 06:23pm	#1 (permalink) Auto run won't!
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,521 Name: Dave Karma:	I got a Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 today for my laptop. Put the install CD in, and nothing happens. A box popped up that said the AutoPlay was not responding with two options: Run the setup.exe Open the file to view I chose 1 and nothing has happened, although it acts like it's trying to do something. The laptop is running Vista and has plenty of room for the install. Any suggestions? Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Jan 22, 2008, 06:27pm	#2 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
ianm Just Cuddly Old Me™ Posts: 1,467 Karma:	can you not plug it in and use add hardware thingy to install driver? or plug it in and use device manager maybe __________________ blog \| flickr \| fazyluckers \| graphic design forum \| graphic design links \| The Photo Forum MCP - Troubleshooting Windows XP MCDST - Supporting Users of XP

Jan 22, 2008, 09:39pm	#3 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,521 Name: Dave Karma:	I hadn't tried that yet, but might as well since I can't get that CD to run anyway. Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Jan 23, 2008, 03:08am	#4 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
Cat-tranz Babe Posts: 2,477 Name: Cindy Karma:	Dave open the file copy drivers to desktop and install in safe mode, or use auto run from inside the file (Vista will often clash with software when you try to use it like XP) __________________ New members - before you post please read the TNT Rules

Jan 23, 2008, 03:49am	#5 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
Cat-tranz Babe Posts: 2,477 Name: Cindy Karma:	Dave in vista you can change Auto Run in Control Panel (how have you got this set up please ? ) __________________ New members - before you post please read the TNT Rules

Jan 24, 2008, 09:07am	#6 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,521 Name: Dave Karma:	I've got the autorun set up to ask me first. It did ask me and I told it to run the setup.exe, but it didn't do it. I also opened the disk and clicked the setup.exe file, but nothing. The cursor will act like the machine is trying to do something, but it doesn't do anything. I also went to the CP and tried the Install Hardware with no success. I'm not really installing any hardware since that mouse runs off a USB port. My son has the same mouse and he just plugged it in and it worked. Tried that, too, with no success. (He's running XP.) Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Jan 24, 2008, 09:22am	#7 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
Cat-tranz Babe Posts: 2,477 Name: Cindy Karma:	Hi Dave Yes its easy with XP, some reading for you > Here explains better __________________ New members - before you post please read the TNT Rules

Jan 24, 2008, 10:20am	#8 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,521 Name: Dave Karma:	Thanks for the link, Cat. I already knew how to set the autorun settings, but that was still a good read. Anyway, I switched the autorun from "ask me" to "autorun", saved the settings and put in the CD. It started up, ran the install program, and is now rebooting. It says all that I have to do now is plug in the USB receiver and it's ready to go. Testing.... It's installing the drivers after plugging in the receiver. Looks like it's gonna' work. Dave P.S. It's working great! __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Jan 24, 2008, 10:36am	#9 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
Cat-tranz Babe Posts: 2,477 Name: Cindy Karma:	Way to go Dave __________________ New members - before you post please read the TNT Rules

Jan 25, 2008, 08:23am	#10 (permalink) Re: Auto run won't!
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,521 Name: Dave Karma:	Why do you think that it would NOT install other than putting the drive on autorun? Is that a Vista deficiency? Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

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