Set up a different mouse or trackball

The General tab appears in Windows 95 and Windows NT, but not in Windows 98. Windows 2000 uses the Hardware tab, instead—which is equivalent to the General tab.

In Windows 95 or Windows NT

  1.  to open IntelliPoint.
  2. Click the General tab.
  3. Click Change.
  4. Click Show all devices.
  5. From Manufacturers, select the appropriate company name.
  6. From Models, select the model of mouse or trackball that you want to use, and then click OK.
  7. Restart Windows.

In Windows 98

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add New Hardware.
  3. Follow the instructions in the wizard.

In Windows 2000

  1.  to open IntelliPoint.
  2. Click the Hardware tab.
  3. Select your device in the Devices list box.
  4. Click Properties, click the Drivers tab, and then click Update Driver.
  5. Follow the instructions in the onscreen wizard.
  6. Restart Windows, if required.