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disable scroll button in XP

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by nickwarhead 1 view

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I support an ergonomic mouse that internally is similar to a standard 3 button (non scroll wheel) USB mouse. I have been asked by a customer if there is a way to disable the middle button, which is normally used as a scroll button (a button, not a wheel) so that it does not scroll or have any function at all. This is for Windows XP SP2.

I cannot find anything in the control panel mouse applet nor in the registry where this can be done. There is no specific utility software for this mouse and it just uses a standard HID compliant driver.

Would anyone know of anything specific?

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by jmoody10

Turning off the middle mouse button, as far as I know, can not be done in an over all "on" or "off" pattern. Most programs do support turning off the "scroll" option or middle mouse button. I guess you will have to check on the program.

by w2ktechman

If you used the built-in driver, there is not an option to disable. If you used the manufacturers driver, there should be an option available -- unless -- it requires additional SW package for this.
The most common would be for kensington (mouseworks)or MS (intellipoint). Check with the manufacturer or use the SW cd that came with the mouse.

by nickwarhead

The mouse uses just a generic windows HID compliant" mouse driver. The mouse did have utilities software but it was discontinued with windows 2000, and it should not be installed under XP due to some issues.

by w2ktechman

out of luck on this one.
Unless you can find the proper reg keys. I am sure that they are there, but no idea if they would be commonly readable

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