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hi

i just got an old mouse model--mind you it is brand new. you know the serial port connection thing to connect the mouse to the computer? it has 9 pins. but i have no where i can plug it in the new laptop probably because it is such an old model. you know it has 9 pins? those. is there ANY possible way i can use an adaptor or something of some sort to connect it and it will still work 100 percent. any stores that sell something? please i really really need your guys help

Google: serial to usb adapter. E.g. for $10: http://www.itequip.com/shopitem.asp?searchterm=M004496006

thanks for trying to help. but its actually the circular serial port thing. i recounted it i think it actually has 8 pins. please please i really need this to connect any way possible. is there any store i can buy it at without having to go online. is there an adaptor for my cicular one laszlo or anyone thank u a lot

please guys, please. i really need your help. please, i am just sitting here waiting for the answer. as soon as i get it, i'm running out of the house to get it at the store u guys tell me to and the whatever i need u guys tell me i need. I REALLY NEED THIS

I see. Then you need to Google: PS2 to USB adaptor. (One of the many hits: http://www.iunitek.com/iunitek/index.cfm?fuseaction=shop.dspSpecs&part=1610084). You can try to get one in RadioShack, BetsBuy, CircuitCity... Just call them and ask for a PS2 to USB adaptor.

Laszlo, uve been such a big big help. i cant thank you enough. so this is what i need aye? is there ANY way u can tell me which store i can get it at. i'm really really just about to race out my door for this literally. in my pajamas with crusty eyes and not have brushed my teeth. i reall y need this. but hey, do u know maybe something like target or what has it. ty laszlo.

Or buy for the same amount of money you'll probably spend on an adapter an USB-mouse instead...

Walmart sells one, but you have to call to check if your shop has one stocked:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2470633

In BestBuy it is $30: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7334306&type=product&id=1118845445350.

In Circuit City only $12: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=209662

You have to call... Still, as n-l-i-d says, a USB mouse is about the same price as the adapter.

you guys are absolutely the best. there is only one big difference though that i absolutely need to use the really old mouse models for. can u spot the difference? anywas, im going to take a bath right rigth now so i can run of to get a ps/2 adaptor. u goys are the best. thanks you two. i just dont want to get my hopes up becasue i hope its compatible and everything is working. im going to make a mad dash to the store after i take a bath. thanks u two.

hey guys

ok, i'm getting pissed off. i bought the adaptor searching all over town for this crap. then when i tried to make the sockets fit, it didnt at first. but then i kind of made it fit by very very tiny movement of one pin no biggie really.

but i plug it in to my computer, it installs whatever, then it comopletes. i try to move my mouse, but no respond no thing not even when i click. its a belkin ubs to ps/2 adapter that it says supports windows 98 se through xp. i have a windows vista, but the guy at the store says it will work for vista.

this is a brand new old mouse from ebay. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. i'm basically giving up a much needed day from school just to do this crap. i'm putting my grades in jeopardy.

im going to restart to see if that makes a difference. but please someone respond by the time i get rebooted

What about to take another bath to calm down?