IntelliPoint: Number of Lines to Scroll Using Wheel Not Saved in Mouse Tool (222825)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.0
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.0a
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.1
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.2
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.2a
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.2c
This article was previously published under Q222825

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Mouse tool in Control Panel to change the number of lines you scroll when you roll the IntelliMouse wheel, the value you select may not be saved after you log off or restart the computer.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a Synaptics Touchpad and the Touchpad driver software is installed on the computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable the Horizontal Scrolling and Vertical Scrolling features for the Synaptics Touchpad. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Mouse.
  3. On the Scrolling tab, click to clear the Horizontal Scrolling and Vertical Scrolling check boxes.
  4. Click OK, and then restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior has been reported with version 5.0.17 of the Synaptics Touchpad driver software.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/25/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbHardware kbprb KB222825
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