Microsoft KB Archive/243367

= The buttons do not work correctly with games that are using InputSprocket technology on the MAC =

Article ID: 243367

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0
 * Microsoft IntelliMouse with IntelliEye
 * Visio 5.0 Technical
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 4.12
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 1.1 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 1.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 1.0a for Macintosh
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.0
 * Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.0
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.5
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.4
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.3
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.0
 * Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Optical Mouse
 * Microsoft Optical Mouse by Starck
 * Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse
 * Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 3000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1.0
 * Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

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This article was previously published under Q243367



SYMPTOMS
When you use a Microsoft IntelliMouse to control your movement in a game, the mouse buttons may not work as expected.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the game supports Apple Computer's InputSprocket technology.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, disable the IntelliPoint software in Control Panel for the game.

Mac OS X

 * 1) On the Apple menu, click System Preferences.
 * 2) Double-click Microsoft Mouse.
 * 3) Click Add.
 * 4) Locate, and then click to select the game where the IntelliPoint software does not work correctly, and then click Choose.
 * 5) Click to select the Disable IntelliPoint features for the selected application check box.

Earlier than Mac OS X

 * 1) On the Apple menu, click Control Panels.
 * 2) Double-click IntelliPoint.
 * 3) Click Add.
 * 4) Locate, and then click to select the game where the IntelliPoint software does not work correctly, and then click Choose.
 * 5) Click to select the Disable IntelliPoint features for the selected application check box.

Additional query words: 1.00 intelli point sprocket click

Keywords: kbhardware kbprb kb3rdparty KB243367

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