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The_Dude · 06-02-2003, 02:21 PM

i just got a laser intellimouse explorer and it's got the 2 side buttons that i cant seem to configure.

i go to control panel->mouse and i see no options on setting these buttons.

i remember back in win 98 when i could do this, but i have xp pro now.

Banginblaz · 06-02-2003, 02:35 PM

You prolly need the software that came with the mouse to use them. I have a wireless logitech trackman, and it has foward/back buttons on it, but if the I-Touch program isnt running, they dont work.

Spungfoo · 06-02-2003, 02:35 PM

Did you install the software(if any) that came with your mouse?

Dammit, Bangin Blaz beat me by a hair. I hate when that happens...

The_Dude · 06-02-2003, 03:26 PM

actually, nothing came w/ it. it was OEM (yes i'm cheap).

the buttons work w/ ie, as back and forward, but not in general windows.

also i can set 'em up in games.

Jolt · 06-02-2003, 05:21 PM

You can download the enhanced drivers from Microsoft. The package you need is called IntelliPoint.

longjohns · 06-02-2003, 06:01 PM

even without the intellipoint software, they should do forward and back in windows explorer too. at least mine do. picture/fax viewer as well - and others i'm sure

i think forward and back are the most useful anyway, and you don't need more fancy drivers installed

AxByC · 06-02-2003, 06:38 PM

I would install the ms drviers. With those you can have custom button settings for programs, like games etc. Pretty cool feature. One of the main things i miss about them.

rubicon · 06-03-2003, 07:54 AM

Windows 2000 and XP should recognize the extra buttons by default. The IntelliPoint software will allow you to reprogram the buttons.

If you're using a KVM switch it might interfere with the buttons. I have a Logitech MX-500 connected to a KVMP (via USB) and the forward/back buttons work fine, however the two extra "scroller" buttons near the scroll wheel won't work. It's an issue with the KVMP switch.

The_Dude · 06-03-2003, 11:43 AM

yes, i can do back and foward in most windows.

but i was wondering like copy and stuff.

rubicon · 06-03-2003, 12:47 PM

IntelliPoint it is.

06-02-2003, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	Extra mouse buttons i just got a laser intellimouse explorer and it's got the 2 side buttons that i cant seem to configure. i go to control panel->mouse and i see no options on setting these buttons. i remember back in win 98 when i could do this, but i have xp pro now. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-02-2003, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	actually, nothing came w/ it. it was OEM (yes i'm cheap). the buttons work w/ ie, as back and forward, but not in general windows. also i can set 'em up in games. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-02-2003, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
AxByC Insane	I would install the ms drviers. With those you can have custom button settings for programs, like games etc. Pretty cool feature. One of the main things i miss about them. __________________ Not all drugs are good. Some of them are great. -Bill Hicks

06-03-2003, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Windows 2000 and XP should recognize the extra buttons by default. The IntelliPoint software will allow you to reprogram the buttons. If you're using a KVM switch it might interfere with the buttons. I have a Logitech MX-500 connected to a KVMP (via USB) and the forward/back buttons work fine, however the two extra "scroller" buttons near the scroll wheel won't work. It's an issue with the KVMP switch. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

06-03-2003, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	yes, i can do back and foward in most windows. but i was wondering like copy and stuff. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-02-2003, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Banginblaz Dont stop here; This is bat country! Location: North East	You prolly need the software that came with the mouse to use them. I have a wireless logitech trackman, and it has foward/back buttons on it, but if the I-Touch program isnt running, they dont work.

06-02-2003, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spungfoo Insane Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Did you install the software(if any) that came with your mouse? Dammit, Bangin Blaz beat me by a hair. I hate when that happens...

06-02-2003, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jolt Insane Location: Over here	You can download the enhanced drivers from Microsoft. The package you need is called IntelliPoint.

06-02-2003, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
longjohns Insane	even without the intellipoint software, they should do forward and back in windows explorer too. at least mine do. picture/fax viewer as well - and others i'm sure i think forward and back are the most useful anyway, and you don't need more fancy drivers installed

06-03-2003, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	IntelliPoint it is. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.