Magic Mouse stopped scrolling in version 10.6.8

Hi, my mini mac which is a good 5 years old now has been working without problem over that period.
Recently, for now apparent reason the Magic Mouse has stopped scrolling/swiping - all other functions are OK, including right click.
When I go to mouse preferences I only see basic configuration options. Not those that were there for the Magic Mouse.
I have read a reasonable amount on this topic and do not have the USBOverdrive software installed or any other peripheral software. rebooted on several occassions with no joy.
I'd appreciate any help that can be offerred.
Thank you

Hi all,
Problem solved: After checking with a second computer, recent iMac also with SL, and a new Macbook Pro with Lion in an Apple store, it was proven that in my case it was a hardware problem of the mouse, and not a communication or software problem. Weird indeed, as no moving part was involved. The mouse was just one year old, but I received a new one free of charge at the the Apple dealer.
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