Hello,
Host: WinXP+SP3
Virtualbox: 2.0.2
Mouse: MX510
How can I use the back and forward button of my mouse in an XP+SP3 guest? Is this possible?
thx
daff
Howto use back and forward buttons of mouse in Windows Guest
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Only way to do that, is mount your mouse as a USB device. VB emulates only a simple 3-button mouse with scrollwheel (if present). Be aware that when you mount your USB mouse in your VM, you can't use it in the Host anymore, as it's dedicated to the VM now.
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VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
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E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org
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thx for your answer. Thats pitty that its just possible with USB mounting. Now I also found with google search a topic in this forum about it. For the ones who are also searching:
http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?t=8183
http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?t=8183