[lordhamster]

Well finally I've got XP double booting on my Mac with bootcamp. Thank god, now I can use my machine to run the occasional app I need windows for.

Problem is, my darn logitech 270 bluetooth mouse is not working right yet in XP, and while I try to figure that out, I can't figure out how to right click on my Macbook in XP!?

Is there any way to do a right click using the built in trackpad when using XP?

[bpcombs]

I've wondered the same, but I'm wondering if there's a way to pull it up via a key combo or something after it has been selected ala Ctrl-Click in OSX...

http://www.trinityworks.co.jp/US/sof...KPro/index.php

I did find that, however it doesn't appear to work on my installation - it's only for external keyboards... I suppose if I went into the device manager and removed the keyboards and tried conveniently to run the installer program again, it might (slim chance) work... I highly doubt that's a viable choice for the time being. And for me, an external mouse isn't an option as I lay in bed 80% of the time with the computer...

Edit: http://www.geocities.com/pronto4u/applemouse.html - Right Click for XP with a single button utility, found with OnMac.net.

[vmarks]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Keyboard assigner from MS.

[Eug Wanker]

Is this the best option?

[Barefoot Matt]

I use AutoHotkey, and I wrote a script that sets Left-Ctrl+Click to Right-Click, Left-Cmd to Right-Ctrl, and Right-Cmd to Alt. I find it allows me to use windows the same way I would use OSX. I can right click the same way I would in OSX, I can execute commands using the left command key, and I can go forward and backward in Firefox using Right-Cmd+Arrows. I also made myself a forward delete key, cause that comes in handy.

Here's the program: http://www.autohotkey.com/

Here's the script:

Code:
;
; AutoHotkey Version: 1.x
; Language:       English
; Platform:       WinXP on a MacBook Pro
; Author:         M.Nefstead <mnefstead@gmail.com>
;
; Script Function:
;	Adjust MacBook Pro keyboard to work in Windows XP.
;

#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.

LWin::RControl ; Allows Left-Cmd to execute keyboard shortcuts as in OS X
RWin::Alt ; Allows Right-Cmd+Arrows to move forward and back in Firefox, like Cmd+Arrows in Camino
<^LButton::RButton ; Makes Ctrl+Click act as a Right-Click, without interfering with the Left-Cmd assignment above
NumpadEnter::Delete ; creates a forward delete key out of the numpad enter key that I never use.

To make this work, install the program, go to any folder, right click (or click on the File menu), point to new, click on AutoHotkey Script, click on the new file, right click (or File), edit script, clear the contents and put in the script above, save and close, then put a shortcut to the script in the Startup folder of the start menu to have it run at boot.

[ghporter]

Isn't there a Windows driver for that particular mouse? I'd think Logitech would cater to both markets with that sort of cool device.

This is yet another reason I like actually wired mice and keyboards. Too many complexities when dealing with drivers and different operating systems means too many things that can go wrong (or just not right). I bought a Kensington USB keyboard that's marked for both Mac and Windows for when I (hopefully) get my Mini so I can use it with both Windows and the Mini through a KVM. Wireless mice and keyboards are just too "involved" for my tastes.

[Eug Wanker]

Originally Posted by vmarks

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Keyboard assigner from MS.

Which one is it?

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

Is this the best option?

This one works well in XP, but what's the Scroll Lock key?

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

This one works well in XP, but what's the Scroll Lock key?

A fosil from the days of dumb terminals. It has only a tiny function in the Windows Command Prompt (Terminal-equivalent) app. Otherwise, it's a non-character key that can be used like a shift or option key for key combinations.

[mathus]

I found this Input mapping program for my MB running XP with Boot camp. So far it works well. One feature that I like is that it reassigns the "enter" button to the right of the space bar as a "right-click".

http://www.olofsson.info/