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    wheelmouse on Inspiron 5000

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Alan-HK, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. Alan-HK

    Alan-HK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been trying to use a PS2 wheelmouse on an Inspiron 5000 running XP.
    The mouse works fine, as a 3-button mouse. Doesn't recognise the wheel.
    I've tried two different wheel mice with the same result.

    The wheel works on my desktop PC. And if I use a USB/PS2 connector, the Inspiron does recognise the wheel.

    I tried the manufacturer's drivers (Logitech), but these didn't see the wheel either.

    I would really prefer to use the PS2 port, as there is only one USB port I use for other things.


    Any hints?
     
    Alan-HK, Mar 28, 2009
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    Alan-HK Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK -- solution: changed the boot option to disable touchpad if a mouse is connected. Now a PS/2 mouse works, including wheel.
     
    Alan-HK, Mar 31, 2009
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