Encarta: Animations or InterActivities Do Not Function Correctly (225468)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia for Windows
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99 Concise Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 99

This article was previously published under Q225468

SYMPTOMS

When you use one of the programs listed at the beginning of this article, your pointing device may not function correctly in InterActivities or animations.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
  • The right or upper button on your pointing device is configured to be the primary button.
  • The InterActivity or animation uses the Macromedia Shockwave Director control.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the left or lower (secondary) button on your pointing device in the InterActivity or animation.

To work around this issue if the secondary button does not function correctly, you can configure the left or lower button on your pointing device to be the primary button. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Mouse.
  3. On the Buttons tab, click Right-Handed, and then click OK.
  4. Close Control Panel.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/30/2004
Keywords:KB225468