Safe Mode question

I’m attempting to remove a virus by using some of the advice I’ve read in this forum.
The problem I’m having is when I boot the computer up in safe mode I can’t use my mouse. I’ve figured out a few ways to scroll through my desktop using the shift and arrow keys but can not open avast without my mouse.
Is their a way to get into safe mode and retain use of my mouse?

I never had a problem using my mouse in safe mode, either the standard PS/2 mouse on my old 98SE system or the fancy Logitech optical mouse on the current system (XP Home).

You’ll probably get better help from others here – but they’ll definitely want to know which version of Win, and what kind of mouse.

here is a tip that might fix it:

UPDATE the drivers for the mouse ;D

The drivers are upto date, I’m running Win ME and have a microsoft Intellimouse.

It doesn´t depends on the driver. The easiest way should be to “organise” a other mouse( should not be so difficult)

Use a serial mouse and it should work, if not ME is messed up.