fresh install of windows

[Gibson486]

Does Windows let you use a USB mouse as the primary pointing device (does it even load the USB drivers?) or do you need a PS/2 mouse to use on a fresh install?

 

[wpshooter]

I can't speak for XP but I know with WIN2000 PRO, you can use either. I have completely reinstalled 2000 several times using USB mouse.

 

[prhamil52]

Just did XP Pro SP2 with a usb mouse...

 

[TheGizmo]

yea usb mouse works

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
Does Windows let you use a USB mouse as the primary pointing device (does it even load the USB drivers?) or do you need a PS/2 mouse to use on a fresh install?

USB drivers for the input devices are loaded during setup, so you should be good to go.

 

[firewall]

I recently installed xp pro with a wireless USB mouse. Worked fine during the setup and normal use later on with no driver issues whatsoever.