Comments on: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 & Snow Leopard

By: Jonny

Jonny — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:49:09 +0000

This worked great! I remember having to do something like this a long time ago, but Snow Leopard changes a few things around on me.

For anyone wondering, you can use this method with your Mac’s built-in bluetooth or, if you’re like me (Mac Pro, no built-in wireless), using a USB dongle. Works great either way.

The only times I ever struggle with the Laser Mouse 8000 is sometimes waking it from sleep. Oh well.

By: Wireless Gadgets

Wireless Gadgets — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:30:25 +0000

Nice post! I agree that microsofts wireless mouse is a great ! I have one from 1 year without any problem. Technology

By: Bengt77

Bengt77 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:11:34 +0000

I can confirm that ger_man’s solution is indeed that: a solution to get this mouse working deliciously in Snow Leopard again. Thank you!

By: ger_man

ger_man — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:59:28 +0000

SOLUTION!!

delete “/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” then restart to reset it back

Turn on the mouse
Press or hold down connect button until light flashes alternating red and green
Click Bluetooth tray icon; Browse Device…
If the device “Mouse” is not in the list click search, then click browse.
Next to search button it will say “Device does not have the necessary services.”
Click Cancel; Quit Bluetooth File Exchange
Open System Preferences; Bluetooth; Devices section
Settings section; Click the device ID in the list of your mouse, Add to Favorites
Turn Bluetooth Off, Turn Bluetooth On

NOW:
go to your bluetooth settings in system preferences
then “preferences” -> “show more info” than a 2nd time “preferences” -> “update device name” 1st and “update devise services” 2nd and then your device should work

(done with microsoft laser mouse 2008 – [2006] )