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SYMPTOMSAfter you install the Microsoft IntelliPoint software, an error message similar to the following is displayed when you try to run a Windows-based application: NOTE: Receiving this error typically does not affect the performance of the Windows-based application. CAUSEThe Microsoft IntelliPoint Setup program modifies the mouse.drv= line in the SYSTEM.INI file to read as follows:
This line creates a problem for applications that read only a limited
number of characters from the mouse.drv= line. Because they can no longer
read the entire line, they attempt to locate a driver other than
MSINPUT.DRV in the C:\MSINPUT directory and are unable to do so.
RESOLUTIONTo prevent the error message from appearing, do the following:
MORE INFORMATIONThe following applications are known to encounter this problem: Aldus PhotostylerAldus Photostyler can read only the first 20 characters from the mouse.drv= line. As a result, it returns the exact error message mentioned in the SYMPTOMS section of this article. The products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.Additional query words: 3rdparty 9.00 10.0 1.0 mouse intellipoint aldus photo style
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