Microsoft KB Archive/825485

= Mouse pointer moves very quickly in Virtual PC for Mac =

Article ID: 825485

Article Last Modified on 2/5/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1

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SYMPTOMS
When you use Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac or Connectix Virtual PC for Mac, the mouse pointer moves very quickly. The mouse pointer continues to move quickly after you quit Virtual PC.



CAUSE
This issue may occur when all the following conditions are true:
 * You are using Mac OS 9 with Virtual PC for Mac.
 * You are using a Kensington Mouse.
 * You are not using the Kensington Mouseworks software.
 * The Kensington InputSprocket extension is installed.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, turn off the Kensington InputSprocket. To do so, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click the Apple menu, click Control Panels, and then click Extensions Manager.
 * 2) Click to clear the On/Off check box for the Kensington InputSprocket, and then click Restart.



MORE INFORMATION
This article was originally published as Connectix ID 4202.

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.

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