Microsoft KB Archive/125042

= IntelliPoint Mouse Driver Not Recognized at DOS on PS/2 Port =

Article ID: 125042

Article Last Modified on 12/22/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 1.0
 * Microsoft Mouse

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This article was previously published under Q125042



SYMPTOMS
When you try to load the Microsoft Mouse version 10.0 driver, the following error message may appear:

Microsoft mouse not found: Try another 9 or 25 pin serial port or check for interrupt conflicts.

You can still use the mouse in Microsoft Windows.



CAUSE
This problem can occur on systems that have a hidden extended BIOS for PS/2 devices.



RESOLUTION
To install Microsoft Mouse driver version 10.0 for MS-DOS on such systems, add the following line to the [Mouse] section of the Msinput.ini file:   FailIfNoExtendedBIOS=FALSE

Additional query words: Antigua fail if no extended BIOS home pro ps2 standard 10.0 advantage MNK

Keywords: KB125042

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