Problems with Microsoft Mouse, Windows, and PC Tools (77352)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 9.0
  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 6.x
  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 7.x
  • Microsoft Mouse driver for MS-DOS 8.x
This article was previously published under Q77352

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft Mouse doesn't work in some applications if PC Tools is installed on the system.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because PC Tools sometimes disables the Microsoft Mouse.

WORKAROUND

The PC Tools /ps2 switch may solve this problem.

MORE INFORMATION

Running PC Tools Under MS-DOS

If PC Tools is loaded in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, include the PC Tools command line switch /ps2 at the end of any PC Tools lines. For example:

PCShell /rt /ps2

Reboot the machine, then try using the Microsoft Mouse again.

If PC Tools is being executed from the MS-DOS command line, include the PC Tools command line switch /ps2 at the end of the executable statement. For example

c:\pctools> pcshell /ps2

Running PC Tools Under Windows

If you are running PC Tools from Microsoft Windows, do the following:
  1. Click once on the PC Tools icon so that it is highlighted.
  2. From the Windows Program Manager File menu, choose Properties.
  3. In the Command Line box, add the /ps2 switch to the end of the command line.
The product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/24/2003
Keywords:KB77352
©2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.