Some Mouse Options Not Available When Using IntelliPoint (169209)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q169209 SYMPTOMS
After you install the IntelliPoint 2.0 software for the Microsoft
IntelliMouse, some options are not available in the mouse configuration
tool. Also, if you enable the Turn On Wheel option on the Wheel tab, you
receive the following error message:
IntelliPoint is unable to change your settings.
Close any open applications, save any open documents, restart Windows,
and then try to change your IntelliPoint settings again.
If you still have difficulty changing your settings, run IntelliPoint
Setup to reinstall the files, and then start IntelliPoint again.
CAUSE
The IntelliPoint version of the mouse driver is not started.
RESOLUTION
The IntelliPoint software includes replacements for the following device
drivers: I8042, Busmou, Inport, and Sermou. The IntelliPoint versions are
MSi8042, MSbumou, MSinport, and MSsermou.
To enable the IntelliPoint version of the mouse driver, follow these
steps:
- In Control Panel, double-click Devices.
- Click the driver that is currently being used for your mouse and set
the Startup option to Disabled. For example, if you are using a serial
mouse, locate the Sermou driver and set the Startup option to Disabled.
- Click the IntelliPoint version of the driver and set the Startup option
to System.
- Restart the computer.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/9/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbHardware KB169209 |
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