Windows 7 64-bit Mouse Wheel not functioning

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I've just installed Windows 7 64-bit and have noticed that the mouse wheel does not work when using GalCiv II Dread Lords. Not sure if you need a debug.err but here it is:

 

Debug Message:  Version v1.53 last updated on: Tue Nov  4 11:55:35 2008
Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 11/14/2009, 21:17:42
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Machine Name: WOLFF
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: n/a
Processor: n/a (4 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page File: 1660MB used, 6513MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY5
Card Name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Manufacturer:
Chip Type:
DAC Type:
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68B8&SUBSYS_25431002&REV_00
Display Memory: 2803 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 
Display device 2:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY6
Card Name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Manufacturer:
Chip Type:
DAC Type:
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68B8&SUBSYS_25431002&REV_00
Display Memory: 2803 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Speakers (Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM))
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_20021102&REV_04
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1371
Driver Date: 6/23/2009 13:39:26
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 
Sound device 1:
Description: SPDIF Out (Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM))
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_20021102&REV_04
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1371
Driver Date: 6/23/2009 13:39:26
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 


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Debug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Debug Message:  Running fullscreen.
Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Debug Message:  D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message:  Refresh rate: 60
Debug Message:  Bit Depth: 32 bit.
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Debug Message:  A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message:  RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message:  Now Fullscreen
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Debug Message:  GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 2faf25
Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
Debug Message:  initailizing bink
Debug Message:  Create setup screens.
Debug Message:  Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message:  Clear influence.
Debug Message:  Clear up laws.
Debug Message:  Clear first time events.
Debug Message:  Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message:  Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message:  * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message:  Set mouse.
Debug Message:  Set update timer.
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask D:\Users\davidwolff\Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
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Debug Message:  Reading Star Names
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask D:\Users\davidwolff\Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
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Debug Message:  No files found matching mask D:\Users\davidwolff\Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
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Debug Message:  Kiling civs.
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Debug Message:  Killing rallypoints.
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Debug Message:  Killing stars.
Debug Message:  Killing anomalies.
Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
Debug Message:  Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message:  killing scenario.
Debug Message:  Clearing Turn Event Log
Debug Message:  Clear galaxy settings.
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Debug Message:  Clear up laws.
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Debug Message:  Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message:  Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message:  Yor Collective (5): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message:  Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Planetary Improvements
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Debug Message:  Destroying ship Drath Legion Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
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Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
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Debug Message:  Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Space Militarization
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Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Research
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Debug Message:  Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Space Militarization
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Debug Message:  Random Event: End
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Debug Message:  Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Starship Defenses
Debug Message:  Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message:  Drath Legion (7): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 39. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
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Debug Message:  GameUninitialize start
Debug Message:  Killing Galaxy
Debug Message:  Killing threads.
Debug Message:  Kiling civs.
Debug Message:  Killing ships.
Debug Message:  Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message:  Killing misc objects.
Debug Message:  Killing stars.
Debug Message:  Killing anomalies.
Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
Debug Message:  Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message:  killing scenario.
Debug Message:  Clearing Turn Event Log
Debug Message:  Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message:  Clear influence.
Debug Message:  Clear up laws.
Debug Message:  Clear first time events.
Debug Message:  Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message:  Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message:  Shutting down sound system.
Debug Message:  Clearing sound and music handles.
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Debug Message:  Device not cleared. 4 counts left.
Debug Message:  D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message:  Destroying Window.
Debug Message:  Main Shell terminating normally

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Have a similar issue with TA, Win7 64.

I can mouse wheel zoom minimap just fine but the main game window won't zoom at all.  Pretty much makes the game unplayable for me.

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Generally mouse wheel issues are caused by third party mouse software changing the normal functionality. If you're not using any such software, you can still zoom using -/= if need be.

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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I had this problem with Logitech's mouse software running. Seems like setting it to universal scroll(what most use it for) makes it stop working in GC2. I just ended up disabling Logitech's crap since the mouse i have now doesn't need the extra buttons mapped.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

It's an MS mouse with driver installed - works fine in every other game (fairly standard wireless mouse with one functoinal thumb button).  Works fine in GC2 except on main window (ie, zoom works on mini map and on tech screen).

I tend to zoom in/out a lot for overview vs local view - so used to that.  Keys will work but are so much more clunky vs mouse wheel. :(

I'll dink with the control panel for it or something.

Thanks for the response.

 

Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Switched from using windows 7 default mouse driver to the latest intellimouse 64 bit driver and no change.

I can wheel zoom the minimap only - can't wheel zoom main game window or research screen.

Really sucks.

Two MS drivers on an MS mouse and an MS OS.  Seriously doubting it's the mouse or driver.  I play a lot of games and use a lot of software and have yet to see the mousewheel fail on anything else.  :/

Kinda odd that the wheel works for minimap but nothing else in the game.

Gonna try playing using keyboard zoom but that's freaking barbaric.  :P

I also tried various compatability options/settings, windowed mode, various mouse settings.  Nothing.

Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

SOLVED...I think.

I was reading around and found this thread:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7hardware/thread/075a8659-7b3d-4a38-b08d-8451184cf2cb

One reply in there said to set the connected device to be a different mouse with the same button config - and now I can scroll in GalCiv2.  I haven't tried enough of my other apps to see if any of them will misbehave but it's looking good so far.

Instead of my actual Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0 I had to select IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0.

So it is/was apparently a problem with the mouse driver/software - thanks again for the other replies!

 

Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Got a similar problem. Using win 7 (x64) and before installing the game everything worked fine. Install GC2 and the mouse went crazy. It auto scrolls, all the time. Quit the game, it STILL auto scrolls in everything. Uninstalled the game, drivers and it still auto scrolls.This is unbelievable.

 

I bought GC2 3 years ago. I deleted it then after 2 weeks from the serious bug issues. I thought maybe, just maybe Stardock would have solved them - not. I'll keep working on the problem, since I need a mouse, however, the new game Elemental, which looked so good has been crossed off my list. From what I have read, it was released in a pre-beta format and is even worse than GC2. How can a company with such great ideas release such amazing games with so many bugs to make them unplayable?

 

added: If you uninstall the auto updater, it might help. Worked for me. It's unfortunate that even a small updating software package is full of bugs. Get with it Stardock!!!!