Disable side mighty mouse button in Windows XP

I have a mighty mouse that I use in bootcamp and the side mouse buttons when hit go to the default command "back in browser." I often hit the buttons accidentally only to find myself "hitting the back button" in firefox accidentally. Is there a way to disable the side mouse buttons when using windows xp bootcamp?

Hi,
I hate this behaviour too. But I found this sw ( http://www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm ), that let you disable fourth button and it works fine. I'd like to see scrolling horizontally in Windows. I know there is a comercial driver, but I'd like some free solution.
Hope this helps.

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Guess what? You know when you got to the mechanic, and your car isn't making that sound, anymore? Same thing happened here. For a few days after it started acting-up, I'd try the wireless. No dice. I just read your suggestion, and decided before I try anything, to give it another shot. Buttons decided to start working. I'm keeping your suggestion handy, though, in case it happens again.
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Disable side mighty mouse button in Windows XP

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