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USB Mouse Lost Configuration
This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup:
Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration
One sequence I did not see in your list that you might try.
Uninstall the trackball in device manage Shutdown the computer and disconnect the trackball Boot the computer make sure the trackball does not appear in device manager. Shutdown the computer and reconnect the trackball Boot the computer. I had not troubles with my MS Bluetooth mouse or its intellipoint settings when I upgraded Vista HP 32 bit to SP1. "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration
Thanks for the suggestion Curious.
I just tried it, I'll call it #7: 7) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, shut down the computer, unplug the trackball, reboot the computer (make sure the trackball is not listed in the device manager), shut down the computer again, reconnect the trackball, reboot the computer - FAILED, on the 1st reboot the trackball was not listed in the device manager, after I shut down, connected the trackball, and rebooted, Vista recognized the trackball but the same problem happened (IntelliPoint won't save my remapped keys). Thanks, John "Curious" wrote in message ... One sequence I did not see in your list that you might try. Uninstall the trackball in device manage Shutdown the computer and disconnect the trackball Boot the computer make sure the trackball does not appear in device manager. Shutdown the computer and reconnect the trackball Boot the computer. I had not troubles with my MS Bluetooth mouse or its intellipoint settings when I upgraded Vista HP 32 bit to SP1. "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration
Do the remapped keys work before you do a normal shutdown or restart from
the start menu but not afterwards? "John" wrote in message ... Thanks for the suggestion Curious. I just tried it, I'll call it #7: 7) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, shut down the computer, unplug the trackball, reboot the computer (make sure the trackball is not listed in the device manager), shut down the computer again, reconnect the trackball, reboot the computer - FAILED, on the 1st reboot the trackball was not listed in the device manager, after I shut down, connected the trackball, and rebooted, Vista recognized the trackball but the same problem happened (IntelliPoint won't save my remapped keys). Thanks, John "Curious" wrote in message ... One sequence I did not see in your list that you might try. Uninstall the trackball in device manage Shutdown the computer and disconnect the trackball Boot the computer make sure the trackball does not appear in device manager. Shutdown the computer and reconnect the trackball Boot the computer. I had not troubles with my MS Bluetooth mouse or its intellipoint settings when I upgraded Vista HP 32 bit to SP1. "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration
No the remapped keys never work.
- I open the IntelliPoint program (it gives me the bogus error message) - I remap the buttons - Apply the changes - Close the IntelliPoint program - The trackball buttons are still the default ones John "Curious" wrote in message ... Do the remapped keys work before you do a normal shutdown or restart from the start menu but not afterwards? "John" wrote in message ... Thanks for the suggestion Curious. I just tried it, I'll call it #7: 7) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, shut down the computer, unplug the trackball, reboot the computer (make sure the trackball is not listed in the device manager), shut down the computer again, reconnect the trackball, reboot the computer - FAILED, on the 1st reboot the trackball was not listed in the device manager, after I shut down, connected the trackball, and rebooted, Vista recognized the trackball but the same problem happened (IntelliPoint won't save my remapped keys). Thanks, John "Curious" wrote in message ... One sequence I did not see in your list that you might try. Uninstall the trackball in device manage Shutdown the computer and disconnect the trackball Boot the computer make sure the trackball does not appear in device manager. Shutdown the computer and reconnect the trackball Boot the computer. I had not troubles with my MS Bluetooth mouse or its intellipoint settings when I upgraded Vista HP 32 bit to SP1. "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration (IntelliPoint v6.2 Install)
A very troubling problem is that I can not get IntelliPoint version 6.2
installed. It fails with a dialog that displays this message: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." Have others had this problem with Vista Ultimate 32Bit? John "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration - Vista SP 1 killed my Microsoft Trackball Explorer
Bump.
Any help out there? "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration - Vista SP 1 killed my Microsoft Trackball Explorer
What release of the intellipoint drivers is indicated by the .exe file for
intellipoint in System files? Are you sure you are not trying to install the MAC 6.2 drivers or one for the wrong version of Vista? "John" wrote in message ... Bump. Any help out there? "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration - Vista SP 1 killed my Microsoft Trackball Explorer
My system has version 6.10.157.0 of the IntelliPoint softwa
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Intellipoint\ipoint.exe version 6.10.157.0 size 829KB 2/5/2007 3:52pm To update, I go to: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/ then click on the download link in the left panel. After selecting my Trackball Explorer, OS, and language I get sent to this URL: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/do...sta_32&lang=en The only option here is: IntelliPoint 6.2 32-bit for Windows Vista (note: this is version 6.20.182.0) I then download it and try to install it. But it fails with: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." The system has 4GB RAM, 300GB hard disk (181GB available) so I know I have enough free hard disk space. Help, John "Curious" wrote in message ... What release of the intellipoint drivers is indicated by the .exe file for intellipoint in System files? Are you sure you are not trying to install the MAC 6.2 drivers or one for the wrong version of Vista? "John" wrote in message ... Bump. Any help out there? "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |
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USB Mouse Lost Configuration - Vista SP 1 killed my Microsoft Trackball Explorer
Ok,
I figured out how to fix this. Download the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 Install it. Run the program; select Microsoft IntelliPoint; and hit the Remove button. Then run the install for the latest IntelliPoint software (in my case version 8.20.182.0). Voila, it installs correctly. Setting the Trackball Explorer options now works as expected. Thanks for your help Curious, John "John" wrote in message ... My system has version 6.10.157.0 of the IntelliPoint softwa C:\Program Files\Microsoft Intellipoint\ipoint.exe version 6.10.157.0 size 829KB 2/5/2007 3:52pm To update, I go to: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/ then click on the download link in the left panel. After selecting my Trackball Explorer, OS, and language I get sent to this URL: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/do...sta_32&lang=en The only option here is: IntelliPoint 6.2 32-bit for Windows Vista (note: this is version 6.20.182.0) I then download it and try to install it. But it fails with: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." The system has 4GB RAM, 300GB hard disk (181GB available) so I know I have enough free hard disk space. Help, John "Curious" wrote in message ... What release of the intellipoint drivers is indicated by the .exe file for intellipoint in System files? Are you sure you are not trying to install the MAC 6.2 drivers or one for the wrong version of Vista? "John" wrote in message ... Bump. Any help out there? "John" wrote in message ... This problem happened after I installed Vista SP1. Here's my setup: Vista Ultimate 32bit with SP1 USB Microsoft Trackball Explorer (directly connected - does not go through a hub) I used the Microsoft IntelliPoint software (version 6.1) to map the keys differently than the default settings. Before SP1 this worked fine. After SP1 the trackball still works but my custom settings are lost. So I opened up the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and was presented with the following dialog: "Some mouse settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology." Next step was to Google for answers. There were several suggestions, so I started trying them: 1) Unplug and replug the USB Trackball - FAILED 2) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, unplug and replug it (so the OS sees it again) - FAILED 3) Remove the USB Trackball from the device manager, reboot the computer - FAILED 4) Remove Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts to remove the software but then fails with the following error: "Setup Error, Setup was interrupted before Microsoft IntelliPoint software could be completely installed. To complete installation at another time, run setup again." This is a bit strange since I was removing the software. Oh well. 5) Download and install version 6.2 of Microsoft's IntelliPoint software - FAILED, it starts the installation, makes me accept the agreement, choose my trackball (which IS in the list), but then displays this dialog: "Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient free hard disk space or an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run Setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging." This is strange too since I have 181GB available on my drive. Oh well. 6) Go into Safe Mode and uninstall (or install) the IntelliPoint software - FAILED, apparantely in Vista you cannot install or uninstall in Safe Mode anymore. I'm open to suggestions. I would HATE to have to rollback updates to try and find out which one caused the problem (there are over 100 updates). Also, I don't really feel like that is my job (to fix what Microsoft broke). Thanks, John |