Question about Logitech Setpoint with Win 8

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Arv3n

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Hello,

Is Logitech Setpoint necessary with Windows 8? I have a Logitech MX 518 gaming mouse. I would install it but it doesn't have a download link for Windows 8 which is worrying.
 

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    sidewinder x4 microsoft
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    logitech mx 518
Hello Arv3n. Welcome to EightForums.

My Logitech Performance MX also uses Setpoint. Even though there is no Windows 8 download, the Windows 7 Setpoint works fine. Been using it for a year in 8. There is a huge difference in before and after performance for the wheel. The wheel is very accurate after installing the Windows 7 Setpoint and before the install the wheel has clunky movements. Rolling the wheel a fraction of a millimeter has an effect and without setpoint (V7) rolling the wheel sometimes does not have a smooth scrolling effect. You should be able to program your buttons as well.

Some mice have a smooth rolling wheel and many others have wheel movements that are segmented by a configurable number of page lines. bumpy... ( The Logitech Setpoint for 7 should work OK, it's compatible - does not require compatibility mode )
 

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    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
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    Asrock Extreme 4
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    16GB Crucial Ballistix
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    logitech wired
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    Totally silent. No fans at all.
I have a G9 mouse that has a lot of setting that can be tweaked with Setpoint. However, on my last build, I never bothered to install it and the generic Windows drivers work fine on the mouse. If the mouse seems to be working, don't worry about it.
 

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    i7-4770K Haswell
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    ASUS Z87-PRO
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    16 GB of Corsair 1866
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    GTX 780
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    Cooler Master Storm Headphones
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    Dell 27 inch U2711 IPS
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    Corsair-750
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    Corsair K90
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    Logitech G9 Laser
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Wish logitech would get with the times and release a true Windows 8 version of setpoint
 

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    Intel i7
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    Gigabyte P8Z68
gizbug said:
Wish logitech would get with the times and release a true Windows 8 version of setpoint
Click to expand...

I believe a lot of vendors are waiting until Oct 26 when Windows 8 will go GA and released for sale before releasing their Windows 8 version of their products. That is what RTM is all about. The vendors get the final version and have time to update their products before Windows 8 is released to the public.

Jim :cool:
 

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    AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
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    ASUS M5A99X EVO
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    Crucial Balistic DDR-3 1866 CL 9 (8 GB)
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Phone Man said:
gizbug said:
Wish logitech would get with the times and release a true Windows 8 version of setpoint
Click to expand...

I believe a lot of vendors are waiting until Oct 26 when Windows 8 will go GA and released for sale before releasing their Windows 8 version of their products. That is what RTM is all about. The vendors get the final version and have time to update their products before Windows 8 is released to the public.

Jim :cool:
Click to expand...

Good point, Jim. I have read in several comments from a company's forum that the drivers will be released when the product comes out. It also gives them more time to test the software before releasing it. We beta testers don't count!
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit GA
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-4770K Haswell
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-PRO
    Memory
    16 GB of Corsair 1866
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 780
    Sound Card
    Cooler Master Storm Headphones
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27 inch U2711 IPS
    Screen Resolution
    2560 by 1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Pro 250GB SSD plus 2 3 TB drives
    PSU
    Corsair-750
    Case
    Corsair White Graphite Series 600T
    Cooling
    Corsair H00i Water
    Keyboard
    Corsair K90
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser
    Internet Speed
    6.3 MBps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MS

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 HP 64bit, Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64BIT
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS - Home Built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
    Motherboard
    ASUS M5A99X EVO
    Memory
    Crucial Balistic DDR-3 1866 CL 9 (8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
    Sound Card
    On Chip
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VE258Q 25" LED with DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata 6gbs
    WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
    Case
    Corsair 400R
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
    Keyboard
    AVS Gear Blue LED Backlight
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse USB, Logitech Precision Game Pad
    Internet Speed
    15MB
    Antivirus
    NIS, Malwarebytes Premium 2
    Other Info
    APC UPS ES 750, Netgear WNR3500L Gigabit & Wireless N Router with SamKnows Test Program,
    Motorola SB6120 Gigabit Cable Modem.
    Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer,
    Epson V300 Scanner
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