You cannot use the right mouse button or the scroll wheel on a Logitech mouse with Virtual PC for Mac (825554)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the right mouse button or the scroll wheel on a Logitech mouse with Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac or with Connectix Virtual PC for Mac, the mouse may not work.

CAUSE

Logitech MouseWare version 3.5.1 and earlier versions do not support using the second mouse button and the scroll wheel on Logitech mouse devices with Virtual PC for Mac.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the MouseWare software on the Macintosh host computer. The right mouse button and the scroll wheel now work with Virtual PC for Mac.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products. For information about how to contact Logitech about updated MouseWare, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/29/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB825554
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