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Dell 5-Button BT (Bluetooth) Travel Mouse in Windows 7
I post this to assist others - I've already found the "solution" to my problem.
I recently upgraded a 2 year old Dell laptop to Windows 7 Pro. I use a Dell 5-Button BT (Bluetooth) Travel Mouse that came with the laptop. The default mouse/bluetooth drivers in Win7 supported the basic mouse functions. Under Vista, I could easily customize the functions associated with the various Mouse buttons, but not so in Win7. I searched the Dell Support website for an updated mouse driver (unsuccessfully) and then contacted Dell Support. Even though my system is still under warranty, I was told that I'd have to pay an extra fee for the Dell Solution Center Team to provide me with the Dell Mouse driver for Win7! I said, "No thank you," and continued to research my issue.
I discovered that the Dell 5-Button BT Travel Mouse is actually manufactured by Logitech. I went to the Logitech website and found their updated software for Win7. Fortunately, the same software supports most of Logitech's mice -- it is called, "Setpoint 4.80." I downloaded and installed the software. It immediately recognized the Dell BT Travel Mouse, and I am now able to customize the five mouse buttons again.
Logitech offers Setpoint 4.80 versions for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. The 32-bit version may be found at:
http://logitech-louk.navisite.net/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/mouse/setpoint480.exe
Doug.S
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January 12th, 2016 08:00
I have a slightly different problem with Dell laptop and BT travel mouse. Been working for 6 years but now quit. Tried new driver download, same result.
Laptop BT finds mouse, does driver install, says it is working fine...but it does not do anything and within a minute, control panel shows BT mouse no loger installed or recognized.
New mouse batts. Do I have a BT or mouse problem? Will a new mouse work?
WalterPG
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January 12th, 2016 13:00
I don't know about your system, but I just bought a Microsoft Mobile 3600 Bluetooth mouse for use with my Inspiron 5559 laptop, and it works great. There's a program you can download from Microsoft that will allow you to customize the wheel and buttons to your heart's content. It cost $25, and I have to say I'm delighted with it. I hope the AA battery it uses will last a long time, time will tell about that.
Ivan JN
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February 2nd, 2016 11:00
Thanks a lot, It's amazing. I have Dell Vostro 1310 with Win10, all buttons are working when installed setpoint480.exe
Pumpernickle
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August 27th, 2016 19:00
Xmouse pro, free and easy to configure any mouse on any system.
www.highrez.co.uk/.../xmousebuttoncontrol.htm