Mighty Mouse & Exposé

Okay, I just got a Mighty Mouse. Quite happy with it so far, but there's something I'd like to do that I can't, which is:
I'd like to be able to squeeze the mouse to invoke Exposé, then darg a file from the desktop, get my windows back by re-invoking Exposé, and drop the file in a window.
However, while I am holding the right button down to drag the file, I can't re-invoke Exposé by squeezing the mouse.
Is there a solution to this?
Thank you!
Lawrence.
Mac OS X (10.4.7)

The reason you can't do this is that one mouse button can only have one function at a time. And you are correct the left mouse button can't be pushed while the sides are squeezed.
And as I just recalled the 3rd mouse button is actually the scroll wheel, which when depressed acts as a third button. The fourth button is the side squeezable buttons.
You may be able to use Steer Mouse or USB Overdrive to get the functionality you are looking for. Be sure to uninstall one before attempting the other.

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[Microsoft Optical Mouse (Blue)|http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-K81-00004-Optical-Mouse-Blue/dp/B000068M P2/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1244701238&sr=8-1]
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OK, so the search function is disabled until tomorrow, so please don't flame me for not searching...
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Hey guys.
My mighty mouse just arrived, its quite cool. i find the side squeezers very faffy to use though, quite an effort. The scroll ball is great, and it clciks in nicely.
I was wondering what you guys have your buttons set to do?
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Every once in a while, the squeeze function on my mouse will click rapidly, causing the exposé view to go in and out frantically. The thing is, I'm only just applying the weight of my hand on the mouse, not even touching the button, so if I take my hand off, it stops. I've noticed that the squeeze doesn't click if it's unplugged (it's normal, but why?).
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The Mighty Mouse is covered under your System's warranty, call your local Apple Store or Contact Apple Support in the link below and make arrangements to have it replaced.
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/

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I will try cleaning the scroll ball like that.
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*Hi Phil, Welcome (Back)* to Apple's Users Help Users Forums.
Yep, needs cleaning of the scroll wheel. Slightly dampen lintless cloth w water or acohol. Unplug mouse and scroll firmly on the cloth. I have a can of compressed air and blow it out.
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