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I'm using an X61s laptop (under Windows) that only has a trackpoint, not a touchpad.

The trackpoint has a scroll function that is activated by holding the middle button and then using the trackpoint to scroll. This is very useful and I don't want to miss it.

However, I would also like to use the middle button to open links in new tabs for instance.

Unfortunately, I have not found a setting that provides both functionalities at the same time. Does anyone know if and how it can be done?

Here are some links to people having the same problem, but no solution, unfortunately:

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I just got a Thinkpad and I can't believe this doesn't work by default. Any luck finding a solution other than AHK? – endolith Dec 30 '10 at 3:07
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Here is a work around just posted using Autohotkey to simulate a scroll wheel while holding down middle click after a certain amount of time:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=5947142&postcount=6

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Great! It basically works. And having some kind of source code is a plus, since I may be able to change to fit my needs better. Thanks a lot! – Mika Fischer Feb 27 '10 at 12:08
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well i connected a mouse to my t61 and suddenly the middle button became the middle mouse button (the one you are talking about). Maybe you can try that.

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