Middle Mouse Button Copy

[bobland]

I'm used to highlighting a sting and copying it with the middle mouse button. I notice this doesn't work with W7. Don't know if this ever worked with Windows. At any rate, does anyone know how to enable this feature?

My mouse is a LogicTech MX500.

Thanks,
Burt

 

[Brink]

Hello Burt, and welcome to Seven Forums.

After you double click on your mouse's SetPoint settings icon in the taskbar notification area, you can select to have the middle button to use the Copy option.



Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[bobland]

Brink,
I tried to update the drivers from the LogiTech site but I got a system message saying the software was not compatible with my system. W7 sees my mouse as a PS/2 device. Do you know what other mouse driver I could use?

Thanks,
Burt

 

[Brink]

Burt,

After looking at Logitech, it appears that Logitech does not have an available driver for Windows 7 or Vista to download for your MX500 mouse. You will only use the default drivers that Windows 7 installs for it instead.

You may not be able to set the middle button like above, but open the Control Panel (Icons view) and click on the Mouse icon. Check through each tab in Mouse Properties to see if you might have an option to be able set the middle button to Copy.

 

[PooMan UK]

Like Brink says Logitech aren't supporting the MX500 anymore. But you could always try a freeware 3rd party app like Xmouse Button control

It lets you assign key strokes etc. to your mouse buttons

 

[Dwarf]

That is a good link, and you might have some luck with that. As has been stated, it would appear that your current mouse is no longer being supported by Logitech, at least for Vista and Windows 7. If you are thinking of replacing it, perhaps have a look at some of our System Specs to see what users here use. I myself use a Microsoft keyboard and mouse, but if you want Logitech, then Shawn's (Brink's) choice is as good as any.

 

[Brink]

Nice program link Nick.

Burt, if you do not have a option for this in Mouse Properties, then it looks like the program Nick linked may be able to work for you instead.

 

[bobland]

My mouse is wired and my actual and virtual desktops are becoming more cluttered. Perhaps, it is time for a new KB and mouse. If any want to suggest, I'm all ears...er...eyes.

Wireless, that is...

Thanks,
Burt

 

[PooMan UK]

What kinda stuff do you like doing ? ie. graphics, gaming or just general every day to day stuff.
Also what kinda budget are you looking at ?

Personally I'm a logitech fan, but microsoft have some good options available aswell. but if you could steer us in the right direction I'm sure we could give you a few models that might suit your needs

 

[bobland]

Main use is video editing with Sony Vegas Platinum. I can't see spending more then $200 but would prefer less then that. I need a very responsive mouse. Don't play games as I usually get killed with 5 seconds of entering even chicken death matches. Outside of editing, I view a lot of videos.

I'll probably get into overclocking but that's not a life long ambition.

 

[PooMan UK]

Well here's three Wireless options I could recommend. All three have "laser" not "optical" mice.

This one is bluetooth so you can use the receiver to add say your phone etc.
Bit expensive but it does have a rechargeable mouse +- $140
MX 5500 revolution

This one isn't bluetooth but is wireless. It's a bit cheaper and also has a rechargeable laser mouse +- $100
Desktop Wave

This is one of microsofts. I've installed a few of these and I've had some positive feedback from most of the users. It also has a laser mouse but unfortunately isn't rechargeable. But then again it is allot cheaper than the previous 2. +- $40
Laser Desktop 6000

Hope this helps a bit

 

[alphanumeric]

There is a "PS/2 Install" option in the setpoint 6 software in the "Tools" section to install a PS2 driver. I've done it and got it to see my old TrackMan Wheel that is connected to my PS2 port. I wanted to program the middle button as a back button, but it seems everything except that option is listed. In the end I used X-mouse to do it.

 

[bobland]

Tried the X-Mouse. Didn't do what I wanted but had other unwanted behaviors that I had to uninstall it. The big problem is there are no good computer stores in my city so I have no way of trying anything.

 

[alphanumeric]

You can download setpoint here:> Download SetPoint 6.10 - FileHippo.com if you want to try it. You can likely get it right from logitech too if you click the right boxes. If you select Access 600 keyboard for example setpoint 6 should be listed as a download option. If it doesn't work out just un-install it. I don't have the PS2 driver installed at the moment or I'd look though the options. My trackball doesn't show up in setpoint without it.

 

[Brink]

I have the MX 5500 revolution, and it works perfect with Windows 7. It's fast and accurate with little movement needed.