Re: Side mouse buttons revert to default settings

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From: Paul (Paul_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/04/04 

Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 07:52:20 -0700

I mentioned in my initial posting that "I've tried a different USB port". If
you meant something other than that let me know.

"Nathan McNulty" wrote:

> Have you tried moving the mouse to a different port and see if it still
> does the same thing in that port? This actually sounds like a bug in
> the software to me, but I am unable to reproduce it :(
>
> -----
> Nathan McNulty
>
> Paul wrote:
> > When I first start WindowsXP my mouse (Intellimouse Optical USB) works fine.
> > After some time (1/2hr after reboot?) I'll notice the mouse cursor briefly
> > stop responding (1 second?), and when it starts again the side-mouse buttons
> > appear to have reverted back to the default settings.
> >
> > I set the left side button to "exit program" and the right side button to
> > "back". When the problem occurs the left side button performs "back" and
> > right side button appears to do nothing.
> >
> > I'm running WindowsXP SP2 using IntelliPoint 5.2 drivers. I've
> > uninstalled/reinstalled IntelliPoint drivers (old and new) several times.
> > I've tried a different USB port. Nothing is reported in my Event Viewer.
> > I'm at a loss.
>

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