1.676 bytes

Service Hints & Tips

Document ID: JBAR-3TTRNV

IBM PC300PL (Type 6862, 6892) - OS/2 Scroll Point Mouse folder remains on desktop

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
After installing the standard OS/2 PS/2 style mouse driver to replace the OS/2 ScrollPoint mouse driver, the ScrollPoint mouse folder remains on the OS/2 desktop.

The user is not offered a method to remove the folder.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to the IBM PC300PL Series 6862/6892 systems supplied with an IBM ScrollPoint mouse.

FIX:
The ScrollPoint mouse folder can be deleted via the following steps:

1. Create a new, temporary folder on the OS/2 desktop.
2. Drag the ScrollPoint mouse folder into this new folder.
3. Drag the folder to the OS/2 Shredder. Answer yes when prompted to delete the folder and its contents.

SAS KEYWORDS:
CDT CDTMOUSE CDTOPER D/T6862
D/T6892 6862 6892 UNCLASSIFIED

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Retain, Input Devices, OS/2

Date Created

23-04-98

Last Updated

24-04-98

Revision Date

23-04-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6862, 6892

Model

various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163469

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes