display and mouse problems, please help

[j]

i was opening a prog when my computer froze... i had to restart it (i'm using windows 98 second edition btw), my display had been changed to 16 colors and my mouse cursor was gone... i tried to reset my display by using my keyboard, but it will not work... all i want back is my mouse cursor, if someone knows how to do this, please let me know as soon as you can.. thanks

[Raptor]

Scan for viruses, trojans and spyware.

[j]

i have just scanned and came up empty... is there any other was to resolve my mouse and display problem?

[Raptor]

I'd say you would have to reinstall both videocard and mouse drivers.

I am certain the videocard drivers will resolve your resolution and colour problem. However, I am not too certain if reinstalling mouse drivers will help fix the mouse problem.

What scanners have you used? What program were you opening?

[j]

i used mcafee virus scan and i was updating my aol instant messanger....
how much of a problem would it be to reinstall both of those?

[Raptor]

I heard many bad things about AOL... You may wish to switch providers if that is possible.

As for reinstalling mouse or videocard drivers. Not very hard, but having a mouse to install either of them does make life easier. For a moment. You may manage by using only the keyboard, though.

Did you see if safe-mode works? Perhaps you are able to use your mouse there.

[j]

i have been using aol for a long time now (not the service... just instant messanger).. i was going to try to run it in safe mode, but i forgot how to do it and it slipped my mind... hwo would i go about doing that?

[Raptor]

Press F8 on startup.