How to install Logitech MX900 drivers on Windows 2003

More on the fun world of software companies doing stupid things in its install software. I own Logitech MX900 Bluetooth mouse, which works great. The software that comes on the CD is 1.04, and newest version is 2.22. I was hoping that new drivers would have support for double-click on the wheel (they don’t. suckers.) and wanted to install them on Windows Server 2003 SP1.

That particular version behaves much like XP would – even Media Player 10 is included in this SP1. However, Logitech’s driver install checks for OS version, sees that it is not 2000/XP and quits with message that I should go to Logitech web site and look for appropriate version. Well, I did – and there is nothing for my OS.

Now, the most idiotic part of this is that it does not gives you the option to continue. It should tell me “if you continue you may fuck-up your system and render it useless, do not do this blah blah”…in lawyerish, of course. It does not. So I pay €50+ for this mouse and can’t install driver update? Niiice…way to go Logitech.

Luckily, there’s a workaround. Right click on setup file (setup222enu.exe here), Properties, Compatibility tab, check “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and choose “Windows XP”. Ok all. Then start the file, ignore the message about administrator rights (I am installing as administrator, you…) and finish the install. Restart, all is well, drivers installed.

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by Dardan
2 weeks, 6 days after the post

I’ve had to do a reinstall of my machine (server 2003) and had been happily using my mx900 on it untill now. Unfortunately, i have lost my install CD… SetPoint 2.22 includes the bluetooth software, but complains about not having local admin rights when you run the installer in compatibility mode and therefore does not install the bluetooth stack.

I emailed Logitech about getting a copy of SetPoint 1.04. This was their response:

“Dear Brendan,

Thank you for your recent inquiry about your Pointing Devices.

I understand that you would like to download the older version of SetPoint software for your MX 900 Bluetooth Optical mouse.

Please note that we do not have any download link to download the older version of SetPoint software. You will not be able to get the older version of SetPoint software.”

Way to go Logitech again…

So, i was wondering if you could save my life and send me a copy of the 1.04 software from your CD somehow?? Please!!?1?

by Brendan
4 weeks after the post

… Some problem as Brendan here, too. It would be nice if you could make your version of SetPoint 1.04 available (setpoint104.exe) :-o … it somehow seems to have vanished from all websites. TIA :-)))

by Axel
4 weeks after the post

I can’t make it publicly available for download, as it would probably kill my bandwidth. I’m not up for live-checking that fact.

Please contact me through contact form about this (I’m not sure emails you left in comments are real one).

by Aleksandar
4 weeks, 1 day after the post

thanks for the tip! I had just bought this great little, snazzy VX Revolution Logitech mouse, unpacked it, and found myself utterably pissed when the setpoint software refused to install on Windows 2003 server. I tried downloading the latest exe from Logitech, but had no luck until I found your tip:

Right click on setup file (setup222enu.exe here), Properties, Compatibility tab, check “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and choose “Windows XP”.

Logitech’s site includes an FAQ that states they will not support Win 2003, but so far it’s been working for me. The exe file I downloaded and got working is: setpoint310.exe

The mouse is sweet. Wish Logitech would consider all those folks that are *not* running XP :o(

Thanks,
Paul

by Paul Flory
10 months, 1 week after the post

Hey,

Thanks for posting this. I have the problem with a Laser MX 3000 desktop. Did what u suggest here, and away we go.

Thanks!!!!

by C-H
1 year, 5 months after the post

I can get the software to install on Windows 2003 (setpoint 4.0), but my mouse’s settings don’t show up in the software. I assume there is another check for OS somewhere and it won’t show the settings if you’re running Windows 2003. Has anyone gotten around this?

by marnek
1 year, 9 months after the post

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