A Window Scrolls When You Press the ARROW Keys (176098)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.0
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.0a
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.1
  • Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.0
  • Microsoft IntelliMouse TrackBall
This article was previously published under Q176098

SYMPTOMS

When you press the ARROW keys on the numeric keypad on the keyboard, a window on the screen may scroll.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if both of the following features are enabled:

  • The Microsoft Windows 95 MouseKeys feature.
  • The IntelliMouse Wheel feature in the Mouse tool in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable either the MouseKeys feature or the IntelliMouse wheel.

MouseKeys Feature

To turn off the MouseKeys feature, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Accessibility Options.
  3. Click the Mouse tab.
  4. Click the Use MouseKeys check box to clear it.
  5. Click OK.

IntelliPoint Wheel

To disable the IntelliMouse wheel, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-Click Mouse.
  3. Click the Wheel tab.
  4. Click the Turn On The Wheel check box to clear it.
  5. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The MouseKeys feature is an accessibility feature that you can use to control the mouse pointer using the ARROW keys on the numeric keypad.

For additional information about the Microsoft Windows 95 MouseKeys feature, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

139517 How to Use the MouseKeys Feature in Windows 95

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:KB176098
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