Changing functions in a Microsoft mouse

[Yaron]

Hello,

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2000 (Keyboard + Mouse).

The wheel is a bit hard to press. Tilting is softer and easier.
Is it possible to change the tilt function (horizontal scroll) to middle-click?

I'd appreciate your help.

 

[Layback Bear]

Have you installed your Microsoft mouse/keyboard program?
Have you checked using Windows 7 Updates for updates to the program?
The program should show you what functions your may change to your liking.
I don't believe that you can adjust how hard the wheel is to press.
I haven't used a 2000 M/S mouse in years so I just going by memory.

 

[Yaron]

Hi Layback Bear,

Thanks for replying. I appreciate it.

I've googled "microsoft wireless optical desktop 2000 driver".
In this page, do you think "IntelliType 8.2 32-bit for Windows 7" is the right driver?
Reading the Readme, I'm not sure.

Regards.

 

[Layback Bear]

It appears to be the correct one.
Check and see if you have it installed already.

Did you check Windows 7 Updates for a update for your mouse?

 

[Yaron]

Thanks again Layback Bear. I appreciate your kind help.

I've installed the driver; - options are only available for the keyboard.
Can I assume it's impossible to change the mouse functions?

 

[Layback Bear]

Try this.
Reboot and then go to

Start Orb and type in mouse and see if a program for you mouse appears in the list.

Then go to Device Manager and look (Mine indicates Logitech because that is the type of mouse I use.)

 

[Yaron]

Nothing.
In the Device Manager under Keyboards Microsoft is in the list, but under Mice just a generic HID compatible.

Thanks.

 

[Layback Bear]

Did you try the Start Orb method?

Did you try Windows 7 Updates?

Take a look here.

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center | Microsoft Hardware

 

[Yaron]

Allow me to thank you again. Really kind of you.

The Start Orb method I tried earlier.
I've just tried Windows Update. Nothing.

I've also installed the MouseKeyboardCenter app: there's an option to disable horizontal scrolling, but not to assign middle-click to tilting.

***
Quite late in my place. I'll retire now.

 

[Layback Bear]

It appears that your mouse doesn't have that option.
I haven't used a mouse that old in a very long time, I can't remember what options came with it.

 

[Yaron]

I suppose you're correct.

Thank you. I appreciate your help.

Best regards.