Wireless mouse set up

Charles Gressler 0 Reputation points
2026-10-19T18:42:33.5533333+00:00

I have a old wireless mouse. I bought a new HP desktop. The old mouse does not have a blue tooth button. Can I still use it?

If so, how do I set it up.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Paulo GM 73,420 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-19T19:22:21.8566667+00:00

    Hi,

    A mouse can generally be used with any laptop or computer as long as it has a compatible connection. Some wireless mice come with a USB dongle that acts as a plug-and-play receiver. Since you mentioned that it's an old mouse, I assumed it's a wireless model that uses this type of receiver. If that's the case, you can simply plug the dongle into your computer and check if the mouse works.

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    2026-10-19T18:42:48.38+00:00

    Yes—possibly, but it depends on what kind of wireless mouse it is.

    • If the mouse uses Bluetooth, it can be paired in Windows.
    • If the mouse does not have a Bluetooth/pair button, it may be a USB receiver/dongle mouse instead. In that case, it will not appear as a Bluetooth device, and it is set up by plugging its USB receiver into the PC.

    Try this:

    1. Check whether the mouse came with a small USB receiver.
    2. If it has a USB receiver, plug that receiver into a USB port on the HP desktop.
    3. Make sure the mouse has a working battery and is turned on.
    4. Wait a few seconds for Windows to detect it.
    5. Move the mouse and confirm the pointer responds.

    If it does not work:

    1. Try a different USB port.
    2. Restart the PC with the receiver plugged in.
    3. Check the battery or replace it with a fresh one.
    4. Test the mouse on another PC. If it does not work there either, the mouse may need to be replaced.

    If the mouse actually is Bluetooth, pair it in Windows:

    1. Turn on the mouse.
    2. Put it into pairing mode if it supports that.
    3. In Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Bluetooth.
    4. Select the mouse when it appears, then finish setup.

    If Bluetooth is missing or not working on the new desktop, run the Bluetooth troubleshooter. If needed, open Device Manager, show hidden devices, uninstall hidden Bluetooth devices, restart the PC, and then install the Bluetooth driver recommended by the PC manufacturer.

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