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  1. December 28th, 2002, 01:42 PM #1
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    Do I have to use the Logitech mouse software?

    My question is basically this: Is it possible to use a Logitech mouse and still get all the buttons to fully function if you don't use the Logitech software?

    To put this into perspective, I want to buy the new Logitech MX700 wireless optical mouse with the charging base station. But I don't want to use Logitech's software because I play games and Logitech mouse software + games = crap.

    Any info on this would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  2. December 28th, 2002, 01:50 PM #2
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    Talking no need for use it (at least for me)

    I 've got the logitech cordless working fine with windows XP ,without needing to use the software that came along ,I just configured it on the control panel -mouse .Happy new year to everyone.
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  3. December 28th, 2002, 02:01 PM #3
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    I have a logitech desktop - non optical... I have plugged it into and used it with 95 98 2k and xp without the bloatware... onlything I dont get is a little systray icon telling my capslock is on or off, I can live with that....
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  4. December 28th, 2002, 03:05 PM #4
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    I never use mouseware or keyboardware... bleccch... so what if I can't put my system to sleep with a keytouch?
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  5. December 28th, 2002, 06:53 PM #5
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    Ok. Thanks for the replies. One thing that I'm still a little confused about is that since this mouse technically has 8 different buttons, what am I gonna have to do to Windows (I use 2K Pro) to get all (or most) of them recognizable in games?

    Also, I currently use an A4Tech mouse and I really like the software for it, as it's not as bloated and useless as the others, plus it has some unique (and handy) features. Would I still be able to use the A4Tech software with the Logitech mouse? At least use it without a whole bunch of problems?

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  6. December 28th, 2002, 09:12 PM #6
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    Originally posted by Stryfe
    Ok. Thanks for the replies. One thing that I'm still a little confused about is that since this mouse technically has 8 different buttons, what am I gonna have to do to Windows (I use 2K Pro) to get all (or most) of them recognizable in games?

    Also, I currently use an A4Tech mouse and I really like the software for it, as it's not as bloated and useless as the others, plus it has some unique (and handy) features. Would I still be able to use the A4Tech software with the Logitech mouse? At least use it without a whole bunch of problems?

    --Stryfe
    Ditto. How does third mouse button work with no logitech?
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  7. December 31st, 2002, 09:26 AM #7
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    umm...*bump*

    Can anyone offer any insight on what would happen if I were to use the A4Tech mouse software with a Logitech mouse?

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  8. December 31st, 2002, 09:28 AM #8
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    If you want to try, back up your registry and set a restore point ( if your os supports that) and try.
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  9. December 31st, 2002, 05:31 PM #9
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    odd...

    I have an optical logitech mouse and a logitech keyboard.

    I installed the "bloatware" as I couldn't get the mouse to work properly without it. Did the same for the keyboard but that was so I could have some fun with all the shortcuts

    oh well....

    You'll forgive me as I didn't see what OS your running but if its XP you shouldn't need the software that comes with it.
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  10. December 31st, 2002, 09:18 PM #10
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    Red face Oh yeah...

    Oh yeah...computer specs. I know I left something out.

    AMD TBird 700 MHz @ 700 MHz
    Windows 2k Pro SP3 (Yes, Uncle Bill owns me.)
    448 MB RAM (Yes, that's a real and true number. 256+128+64)

    If you guys need any more specs, just let me know. And thanks again for the help thusfar.

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