ATI Remote Wonder disables my mouse

[mpsii]

Okay, here we go...

I have an el-cheapo wireless keyboard/mouse combo that runs off of IR signals that go to a box plugged into the PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard.

I installed an ATI Remote Wonder USB remote control on this box. While the ATI Remote Wonder is a gem, it interferes with my home security system (it is wireless and uses RF signals as well). Since I got tired of the alarm going off at 2am while I was using the remote, I removed it.

Now the mouse no longer works. I did not try it prior to removing the ATI Remote, but I can boot a Knoppix CD and use the mouse.

Any ideas why this is happening?
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Michael