Microsoft KB Archive/182988

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft IntelliPoint software version 2.1

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SUMMARY
This article contains a copy of the information in the Microsoft IntelliPoint 2.1 Readme.txt file.

MORE INFORMATION
 --  Readme File for Microsoft IntelliPoint Version 2.1 October 1997 --

(C) Microsoft Corporation, 1997

This document provides late-breaking or other information that supplements the Microsoft IntelliPoint printed documentation and the IntelliPoint Online User's Guide. The IntelliPoint software ships with the Microsoft IntelliMouse and Microsoft IntelliMouse TrackBall.

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CONTENTS

1. GENERAL NOTES 1.1 Installing IntelliPoint software on Windows 95 1.2 Replacing a two-button pointing device with an IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall pointing device 1.3 Using CorelDRAW 6.00.112 with IntelliPoint software 1.4 Using the wheel in windows with multiple scroll bars 1.5 Using the wheel with Packard Bell's Media Controller 1.6 Using the PS/2 port on your laptop computer 1.7 Using a BIOS setup program to enable your mouse port

2. NOTES FOR WINDOWS NT USERS 2.1 Installing Windows NT 4.0 when IntelliPoint software is         installed 2.2 Installing IntelliPoint software requires system- administrator security privileges 2.3 Installing IntelliType software 2.4 Attaching multiple pointing devices in Windows NT    2.5  Using an IntelliMouse TrackBall or a dedicated PS/2 IntelliMouse on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 2.6 Using a Cybex AutoBoot 4xP switch 2.7 Panning in Windows Explorer is disabled in Windows NT 4.0 2.8 Driver or service fails to start in Windows NT 3.51 or later 2.9 Using the wheel with PointCast Network software in         Windows NT 4.0 2.10 Preventing serial device warnings in your Event Viewer

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1.1 Installing IntelliPoint software on Windows 95

When you install the minimum functionality for IntelliPoint software on Windows 95 using Add New Hardware in the Windows Control Panel, you may need to define the path for the IntelliPoint files. For example, when installing from Drive A,    you need to define A: as the path.

To completely install IntelliPoint functionality, you need to    run Setup.exe from your product disk.

1.2 Replacing a two-button pointing device with an IntelliMouse or     IntelliMouse TrackBall pointing device

When you replace your two-button pointing device with an    IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall, you need to install the accompanying IntelliPoint software to enable the wheel and wheel button functionality. If you install your IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall pointing device without installing the IntelliPoint software, the wheel and wheel button may not work.

NOTE: When you replace your two-button pointing device with an    IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall, you may not see a     message informing you of new hardware installed when you restart your computer.

>>>To fix this problem:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click System, click the Device Manager tab, and then click Mouse.

3. Select the serial device, for example Standard Serial Mouse, and then click Remove.

4. Restart your computer.

If your computer does not detect your IntelliMouse or    IntelliMouse TrackBall after restarting, try running Setup.exe on your product disk.

1.3 Using CorelDRAW 6.00.112 with IntelliPoint software

If you use CorelDRAW version 6.00.112 with IntelliPoint software, you may get a general protection fault when you open CorelDRAW. Until you receive your upgrade to CorelDRAW version 6.00.167 or    later, you can temporarily fix this error by disabling Point32.exe while using CorelDRAW.

To disable Point32.exe, do one of the following:

* In Windows 95, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to display the Close Program dialog box. Select Point32, and then click End Task.

* In Windows NT 4.0, press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click the Task Manager button. In the Task Manager, select Point32, and then click End Task.

* In Windows NT 3.51, use File Manager to rename the file Point32.exe to another name, and then restart your computer. Click OK when Windows informs you that a program listed on the run line is not available. Remember to restore the original name once you upgrade CorelDRAW.

1.4 Using the wheel in windows with multiple scroll bars

Windows that contain frames can have multiple scroll bars that may require you to click the content within the window to    activate scrolling with the wheel. A frame is a separate, scrolling area within the window.

For example, when using Microsoft Internet Explorer, if your window contains multiple frames with scroll bars, you may need to click the content of the window to activate scrolling with the wheel.

1.5 Using the wheel with Packard Bell's Media Controller

The wheel and wheel button do not function properly with Packard Bell's Media Controller. If you have problems with Packard Bell's Media Controller, connect your IntelliMouse or    IntelliMouse TrackBall to the mouse port on the back of your computer.

1.6 Using the PS/2 port on your laptop computer

Many laptop computers have an internal (PS/2) pointing device (IPD) that may cause your IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall to work improperly when attached to the PS/2 port. The problem is most likely because both the IPD and your IntelliMouse or    IntelliMouse TrackBall are trying to use the PS/2 port at the same time.

To fix this problem, try one of the following:

* Disable the IPD or Simultaneous mode, using the BIOS setup program. Not all laptop computers have this feature. See your laptop computer documentation to change settings with your BIOS setup program.

* Connect your pointing device to the serial port.

1.7 Using a BIOS setup program to enable your mouse port

If you enable your mouse port (PS/2 port) using a BIOS setup program, your computer will detect a PS/2 device when you use Add New Hardware, even without a PS/2 device connected. When your computer detects a nonexistent pointing device, you will see an    exclamation point beside the PS/2 Mouse icon.

>>>To display the PS/2 Mouse icon:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click System, click the Device Manager tab, and then click Mouse.

To fix this problem, do not enable your mouse port using your BIOS setup program.

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2.1 Installing Windows NT 4.0 when IntelliPoint software is installed

If you upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 from Windows NT 3.5x with IntelliPoint, the Windows NT 4.0 default Mouse Properties software replaces the IntelliPoint software. Although Windows NT 4.0 works with the IntelliMouse and IntelliMouse TrackBall, not all of the IntelliPoint features are available with the Windows NT 4.0 Mouse Properties software. To have access to all of the IntelliPoint features, reinstall the IntelliPoint software.

2.2 Installing IntelliPoint software requires system-administrator security privileges

You need system-administrator security privileges to install IntelliPoint software on Windows NT systems. For information on    system-administrator security, see your Windows NT documentation.

2.3 Installing IntelliType software

In Windows NT 3.51 only, if you lose the wheel and wheel button functionality after installing IntelliType 1.1 software (available with the Microsoft Natural Keyboard), simply run Setup to reinstall the IntelliPoint 2.1 software, which updates the files needed to work with your IntelliMouse or    IntelliMouse TrackBall.

2.4 Attaching multiple pointing devices in Windows NT

If you attach both an IntelliMouse pointing device and a second mouse of a different type (such as a Microsoft Mouse without    a wheel), you may encounter the following problems:

* If you reset the right button to be the primary button using the Button Selection feature on the Basics tab in IntelliPoint, the second mouse does not recognize the change.

* You cannot use the second mouse to set Orientation on the Productivity tab in IntelliPoint, and the second mouse does not recognize any changes you make using the Orientation feature.

* In Windows NT 3.51 only, the wheel and wheel button on the IntelliMouse pointing device do not function.

NOTE: This does not apply to an external mouse attached to a     laptop with an internal pointing device.

2.5 Using an IntelliMouse TrackBall or a dedicated PS/2 IntelliMouse on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3

If you do not install IntelliPoint software on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3, you cannot use the wheel or wheel button on an    IntelliMouse TrackBall or a dedicated PS/2 IntelliMouse. You may have a dedicated PS/2 IntelliMouse if you purchased it    from an OEM.

To fix this problem, install IntelliPoint software.

2.6 Using a Cybex AutoBoot 4xP switch

When using a Cybex AutoBoot 4xP switch with your IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall, your pointing device may have problems working with attached computers. The Cybex AutoBoot 4xP attempts to detect the pointing device, but results in erratic operation.

To fix the problem on Windows NT, do one of the following:

* Upgrade the XPLU/LCI firmware to revision C02 (or higher) and XPAC/XPAB firmware to revision C04 (or higher).

* Disable the wheel using the Registry Editor.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of the Registry Editor can cause serious problems that may require reinstallation of Windows NT. Read "Changing Keys and Values" within the Registry Editor online Help for instructions on how to edit with the registry. Use the Registry Editor at your own risk.

>>>To disable the wheel with the Registry Editor:

1. Create an Emergency Repair Disk using the Repair Disk utility, rdisk.exe, located in the \WinNT\system32 folder.

2. Click the Start button, click Run, type REGEDT32 in the Open field, and then press Enter.

3. In the Registry Editor, open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, open System, open CurrentControlSet, open Services, open i8042prt, and then click Parameters.

4. In the right window, double-click EnableWheelDetection.

5. Type 0 in the Value data field, and then click OK.

6. Close the Registry Editor.

7. Restart your computer.

2.7 Panning in Windows Explorer is disabled in Windows NT 4.0

Windows NT 4.0 includes scrolling, but does not include panning; therefore, you cannot use the IntelliPoint panning feature with Windows Explorer in Windows NT 4.0. Panning enables users to    click and hold the wheel button to scroll through the window.

2.8 Driver or service fails to start in Windows NT 3.51 or later

When you install IntelliPoint software and then restart your computer, you may receive a message saying that a driver or    service failed to start. This message is caused by the system trying to find all of the devices on each PS/2 or serial port. Receiving this message does not affect the performance of your pointing device.

>>>To fix this problem:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Devices.

3. Select the mouse port not in use, mssermou, and click Startup.

4. Select Disabled, and then click OK.

5. Close all applications and restart your computer.

NOTE: Disabling mssermou will prevent your computer from automatically detecting a serial mouse if you connect one to    your computer.

2.9 Using the wheel with PointCast Network software in Windows NT 4.0

If you install PointCast Network software after installing IntelliPoint software, you may experience problems with the wheel functionality. Installing PointCast Network software after installing IntelliPoint software disables the Double-Click and Help (F1) features if you assigned them to the wheel.

To fix this problem, upgrade to the latest version of PointCast, which is a 32-bit version.

2.10 Preventing serial device warnings in your Event Viewer

When you use a Microsoft Mouse, IntelliMouse, or    IntelliMouse TrackBall in Windows NT 3.51 or later, without a second serial device installed, you may receive an entry in the Event Viewer for mssermou each time you start your computer. This entry is only a warning that no serial device was detected and does not affect the use of your IntelliMouse or IntelliMouse TrackBall.

>>>To see if you have mssermou warnings in your Event Viewer:

1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to       Administrative Tools (Common), and then click Event Viewer.

2. Scroll down to locate mssermou entries.

>>>To prevent mssermou warnings in your Event Viewer:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Devices.

3. Select mssermou, and click Startup.

4. Select Disabled, and then click OK.

5. Close all applications and restart your computer.

NOTE: Disabling mssermou will prevent your computer from automatically detecting a serial mouse if you connect one to your computer. Additional query words: 2.10 device doc pointer

Keywords : kbreadme intellipoint kbimu

Version : WINDOWS:2.1

Platform : WINDOWS

Issue type : kbinfo