Windows 10: Replace Mouse Sidewinder X8

Is it possible in any way to replace my beloved mouse Sidewinder X8 after almost 11 years because it has started to double clicking by itself?


I just love that mouse and i want the same one new as good!

:)

 

Windows lost mouse extra buttons (Sidewinder X8)

So, today while gaming I noticed my Sidewinder X8 thumb buttons weren't working anymore. Then I double checked in Windows and they didn't work there either, neither did DPI-buttons or the extra "Game"-button the mouse has.

I've tried with 2nd Sidewinder X8 I have to make sure it's not an hardware issue.

Steps taken so far:

- Unplug & plug mouse again

- Uninstall and reinstall Mouse & Keyboard Center

- Manually remove the mouse & drivers from device manager and then reinstall

- Several reboots etc

I'm quite confident it has to be Windows-issue and it's for whatever reason treating my mouse as if it has just 2 buttons + wheel(+wheel button)

Windows Settings still recognizes it's Sidewinder X8, as does Mouse & Keyboard Center

 

SIdewinder Mouse NOT recognized in Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

The exact file without any "tricks" is IPx64_1033_7.10.344.0.exe and will install "Microsoft IntelliPoint/IntelliType Pro 7.1" in Windows 7 64-bit through Windows 10 Pro 64-bit without doing anything but running the executable and selecting your device
from the list. Works perfectly! Includes drivers and button setting for 56 different mice ranging from Arc Mouse - Wireless Optical Mouse 5000 (Which includes Sidewinder Mouse, Sidewinder X3, Sidewinder x5, and Sidewinder x8)

 

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse New Transceiver Connection Failure

Hi Marc,

No problem at all. I will update the news as fast as I can so we can find a fast solution.

First things first, I tried many variations of uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers, unfortunately no effect.

I need to update you about something, the mouse is 10 years old, which is mine. The transceiver is the new piece which the old one is not working anymore. I tried to apply micro-soldering to solve the charging problem but now there is no connection with
the old transceiver. What we can do is, we can transfer the pieces from the new transceiver to older so we can try that method also, if you approve.

Other bad news is, mouse doesn't work on other computers also.

Only good news is, any computer does recognise Microsoft Sidewinder 2.4 GHZ Transceiver.

Mouse does charge rechargeable batteries with the new transceiver, but with the old one, there's no connection and charging because of old malfunction and my wrong touchings.

I also tried to install the old software from CD (original), again, no effect.

To be honest, the way I need to know here is to how to make software touches to mouse and transceiver frequencies.

Also, let me give you the details of my mouse and new transceiver P/N codes, maybe you or your colleagues can help me on this case.

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse

P/N: X8 19407-001 PID:00903-492-0646104-00933

CMII ID: 2008DJ3456

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse 2.4 GHZ Transceiver(Old Transceiver)

P/N: X8 19408-003 PID:00903-492-0646104-00933

CMII ID: 2008DJ3457

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse 2.4 GHZ Transceiver(New Transceiver)

P/N: X819408- 003 PID: 00903-492-1102433-01024

CMII ID: 2008DJ3457

This is the information that I can provide for now, if there's any extra information I have to provide, just let me know. Also, please notify me if there's any way to change things via using Microsoft tools such as Registry Editor.

Look forward to your fast response, sir.

Regards,

Teo.