Magnavox 80286, Serial Mouse Doesn't Work in Windows or MS-DOSLast reviewed: September 16, 1996Article ID: Q81885 |
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SUMMARYMagnavox 80286 systems have a bus mouse port, which may prevent the MS-DOS mouse driver from installing, or the driver may install but the mouse may not function. In addition, the mouse may not work in Windows. The MS-DOS driver should install when the /C1 or /C2 switch is applied to the driver for a Microsoft serial Mouse. Microsoft Mouse driver version 8.0 or later may be required for the Microsoft Mouse to work in Windows.
MORE INFORMATIONIt is best to first install the Mouse to work under MS-DOS. To install a serial Mouse (including the BallPoint Mouse) under MS-DOS, do the following:
The MouseType= line should be modified to read MouseType=Serial1 or MouseType=Serial2, depending on whether /C1 or /C2 worked, respectively. Note: The MOUSE.INI file only exists for Microsoft Mouse driver versions 8.0 and later.It is not necessary to reboot before entering Windows. The product included here, Magnavox 80286, is manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
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