Issues with Logitech wireless Optical Slimline Deskset DS-3200 mouse

I’ve been trying to get my Logitech wireless Optical Slimline Deskset DS-3200 running on Windows 7, and for the most part, everything seems to be working fine. There is just one glaring issue: the mouse pointer refuses to move vertically. It won't respond to any up or down movement at all. I should mention that this gear has been sitting idle for quite a while—probably upwards of two years—so I can't help but wonder if some kind of mechanical failure developed during that downtime. I have already exhausted every possible software fix and driver update, but if anyone here has encountered a similar glitch or has a shred of useful advice, I am all ears. Otherwise, I am looking at throwing 99% functional hardware straight into the trash, which feels like a waste.

If this turns out to be a lost cause, I am planning to pick up a wireless keyboard with a built-in touchpad instead, and I would be interested to hear if anyone has thoughts on those.

Thanks in advance!

Look, if you’ve had that thing sitting around gathering dust for two years, there's a massive chance those batteries are just totally fried by now. 🙂

Benjamin King2 said:If that unit was sitting on a shelf somewhere for two years, there is a very high probability that the batteries are just reaching the end of their lifespan. 🙂

Simple solutions from Sweden... I am in complete agreement here... my first step would definitely be to address the batteries...

Benjamin King2 said:If that unit sat on a shelf somewhere for two years, you're likely looking at batteries that are right on the verge of dying. 🙂

I appreciate the thought, but naturally, that was the very first thing I checked.

Look, it can’t be some mechanical failure—there isn't even any actual moving mechanics inside this mouse. It’s more likely that something just went sideways with the wireless hardware, so it isn't actually pushing a signal to the receiver. 🤷