| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Final release | 8.2 (Win), 8.2 (v.305) (Mac OS X) / November 11, 2011 (Mac OS X)[1] |
| Operating system | Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Device driver |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/default.mspx |
Microsoft tonight released a new version of its IntelliPoint software - drivers for the company's line of mice. For the first time, the IntelliPoint software works on Mac OS X. The new version. Whereas Microsoft mice and Microsoft keyboards were previously controlled from two separate programs - IntelliPoint and IntelliType - the Mouse and Keyboard Center is responsible for both kinds of devices. Microsoft releases versions for both Windows and Mac OS X. It has been succeeded by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, which combines IntelliType with IntelliPoint.
Search Search Microsoft.com. Device downloads. For software and drivers, select your product from the list below. Manuals Warranty. Product Guide. Product Guide. Mac OS 10.4.x-10.7 (32-bit and 64-bit) IntelliPoint 8.2. Windows 7 (32-bit only). Search Search Microsoft.com. Device downloads. For software and drivers select your product from the list below. Mac OS 10.4.x-10.7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Microsoft IntelliPoint is the Microsoft-branded software driver for the company's hardwaremice. Microsoft has released versions for both Windows and Mac OS X. It has been succeeded by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, which combines IntelliType (a Microsoft keyboard driver) with IntelliPoint.
- With the Intellipoint software installed, when you move the mouse, the cursor moves rather like it does in Windows: faster than OS X when you move the mouse slowly, slower than OS X when you move the mouse quickly, and seemingly with a flatter curve between these two rates.
- Microsoft IntelliPoint is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling Microsoft IntelliPoint may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
- Device downloads. For software and drivers select your product from the list below. Mac OS 10.4.x-10.7 (32-bit and 64-bit) IntelliPoint 8.2. Windows 7 (32-bit only.
Features[edit]
Software features may only be available with certain mice models. (Button options are specific to the selected model.) On Mac OS X 10.4-10.7.x, IntelliPoint features can be accessed by opening Microsoft Mouse in System Preferences.[2]
Depending on the software version and specific mouse product, users can define mouse buttons to run any executable program or file they desire (or a control key + letter combination) and can even define buttons for different functions in chosen programs.
With IntelliPoint 4, users were able to specify mouse wheel behavior to scroll one screen at a time. This feature was useful in situations where the user had to work with windows of varying size and a fixed scroll rate alternated from being too fast or too slow depending on each window. This feature was incorporated into the Windows XP operating system[3] and removed in IntelliPoint 5.[citation needed] The 'Alt+Tab' button combination was also replaced with 'Next Window,' effectively preventing users from alternating between specific programs, and instead having to cycle through one by one (although this can be hacked back in the registry[4]).
Scrolling[edit]
Universal Scrolling is a software function within IntelliPoint that allows a scroll wheel to work with programs that do not natively support that method of input. If a program supports scroll wheels natively, the Universal Scrolling feature will generally not interfere with the native implementation.
Supported mice[edit]
IntelliPoint supports all known Microsoft mice, as well as generic 3/5-button mice.
Note: Version 8.0 and above dropped PS/2 support for the following list. As even adapters cannot assist, Microsoft keeps version 7.1 as an offered download for users who still own mice with PS/2 connectors (instead of USB).[5]
- Basic Optical Mouse
- Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
- Comfort Optical Mouse 3000
- Comfort Optical Mouse 500 v2.0
- IntelliMouse
- IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
- IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
- IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0
- IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth
- IntelliMouse Optical
- Explorer Mouse
- Explorer Touch Mouse
- Explorer Mini Mouse
- Laser Mouse 6000
- Mobile Memory Mouse 8000
- Mobile Optical Mouse
- Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
- Notebook Optical Mouse
- Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
- Optical Mouse
- Optical Mouse by Starck
- Sculpt Comfort Mouse
- Sculpt Mobile Mouse
- Sculpt Touch Mouse
- SideWinder Mouse
- SideWinder x8 Mouse (for gaming)
- Standard Wireless Mouse
- TouchMouse
- Trackball Explorer
- Trackball Optical
- Wheel Mouse
- Wheel Mouse Optical
- Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
- Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth
- Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader
- Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
- Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
- Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2.0
- Wireless Laser Mouse 7000
- Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
- Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
- Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000
- Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse
- Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
- Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
- Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
- Wireless Notebook Mouse 5000
- Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
- Wireless Optical Mouse 2000
- Wireless Optical Mouse 5000 (also Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0)
References[edit]
- ^'Download Microsoft Mouse for Mac - Drivers and software for Microsoft mice and trackballs (was IntelliPoint)'. MacUpdate. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^Microsoft (2011). Microsoft IntelliPoint and IntelliType Pro 8.2 Software for Macintosh(Microsoft-Mouse_d305.pdf)
|format=requires|url=(help) (ReadMe ed.). - ^'Customize your mouse settings: Windows XP'. Microsoft.
- ^'How to hack custom keystrokes in intellipoint [sic]'. TerraVirtua. 2006-02-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ^'Microsoft IntelliPoint 8.0 Mouse Software 32bit - Overview'. Microsoft. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Microsoft mice. |
- 'Mice - Software Downloads - Microsoft Hardware (Windows (32 or 64 bit) and Mac OS X Versions 10.4-10.7.x (32 and 64-bit))'. Microsoft.
Universal Scrolling[edit]
- Description of Universal Scrolling Feature for Microsoft IntelliPoint
Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. Microsoft IntelliPoint is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling Microsoft IntelliPoint may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
Download Mac App RemoverWhen installed, Microsoft IntelliPoint creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete Microsoft IntelliPoint from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall Microsoft IntelliPoint in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling Microsoft IntelliPoint.
Manually uninstall Microsoft IntelliPoint step by step:
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of Microsoft IntelliPoint from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
1. Terminate Microsoft IntelliPoint process(es) via Activity Monitor
Before uninstalling Microsoft IntelliPoint, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If Microsoft IntelliPoint is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select Microsoft IntelliPoint in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with Microsoft IntelliPoint in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete Microsoft IntelliPoint application using the Trash
First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for Microsoft IntelliPoint application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the Microsoft IntelliPoint icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
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3. Remove all components related to Microsoft IntelliPoint in Finder
Though Microsoft IntelliPoint has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of Microsoft IntelliPoint, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of Microsoft IntelliPoint can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program’s name or developer’s name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
Microsoft Intellipoint Software
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for Microsoft IntelliPoint. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove Microsoft IntelliPoint
If you are determined to delete Microsoft IntelliPoint permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
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You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall Microsoft IntelliPoint with MacRemover (recommended):
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove Microsoft IntelliPoint and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling Microsoft IntelliPoint, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to Microsoft IntelliPoint, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish Microsoft IntelliPoint uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let’s see how it works to complete Microsoft IntelliPoint removal task.
1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select Microsoft IntelliPoint appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
Microsoft Intellipoint
3. Review Microsoft IntelliPoint files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm Microsoft IntelliPoint removal.
The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with Microsoft IntelliPoint has been successfully removed from your Mac!
Benefits of using MacRemover:
MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of Microsoft IntelliPoint and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling Microsoft IntelliPoint from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don’t need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you’re welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!
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