IntelliPoint: Wheel Does Not Function in Multiple Home Base Desktops (223340)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.0
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.1
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.2
This article was previously published under Q223340

SYMPTOMS

When you install the Microsoft IntelliPoint software on a Compaq computer, IntelliPoint features such as the wheel may not function.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Compaq Home Base is running on your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

Compaq Home Base is a program that is provided with certain Compaq computers and enables you to configure multiple desktops on a single computer.

When you install the IntelliPoint software on a computer running Compaq Home Base, IntelliPoint features such as the wheel function only in the desktop configuration on which the IntelliPoint software was installed.

If you install the IntelliPoint software version 2.1 or earlier, you may also receive the following error message when you switch between Home Base desktops:
MSWheel

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
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:9/23/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB223340
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