10 Ways to Open Mouse Properties on Windows 11
Most of us don’t bother changing the mouse properties and stick with the default settings in Windows 11. But there is full-fledged mouse customization available in Windows OS using which you can adjust button actions, pointers, mouse wheel, and apply visual tweaks as well. All of this is handled by the Mouse Properties applet which you will find in the Control Panel.
But it isn’t the only method to open the tool on Windows 11. We will list out ten ways using which it’s possible to launch the tool on your system and calibrate your mouse or trackpad. Let’s begin.
1. Using the Start Menu
The Start menu is the heart and soul of Windows OS and in Windows 11 it is more powerful than before. It can perform a deep search of files, pull results from the web, and launch the pinned apps and system tools without opening File Explorer. Repeat the following steps:
2. Using the Control Panel
Before the Settings app came into the picture, Control Panel organized all the Windows tools under one shed. So, it’s possible to open the Mouse Properties applet using the Control Panel. Here’s how to do it:
3. Using Settings App
Windows 11 Settings app slaps a fresh coat of paint on the bland UI of Windows 10 and contains a dedicated section for Mouse customization. It is part of a larger push to move everything to the Settings app and reduce dependency from the Control Panel. Repeat the following steps:
You will only find some mouse settings on this page. The rest of them are clubbed under the Related Settings section which opens the Mouse Properties applet or redirects you to the Display or Accessibility section.
4. Using the Run Dialog Box
Windows Run Dialog Box can launch Windows tools and open folder locations if you enter the appropriate short codes or file names. You can launch the Control Panel version of Mouse Properties using the Run dialog box. Here’s how to do it:
5. Using File Explorer
it’s possible to access the Mouse Properties tool using theSystem32folder in the C drive. Despite being a.cplfile, you can launch it directly. Repeat the following steps:
6. Using Task Manager
If the Control Panel app orFile Explorer isn’t working, you can launch the Mouse Properties window using the Task Manager. Here’s how to do it:
7. Using Command Prompt
For terminal lovers, the GUI option sounds exhaustive for opening any app. So, you could open the Mouse Properties window from the command prompt. Here’s how:
8. Using PowerShell
You can use thestart-processcmdlet in PowerShell to launch an app or Windows tools. You don’t need to runPowerShell with administrator privilegesfor this method. Repeat the following steps:
9. Using a Desktop Shortcut
A desktop shortcut is a quicker way to adjust mouse settings, especially when there are multiple users on one Windows 11 PC. You can create the shortcut either by visiting the System32 folder or create an empty shortcut and mapping the address of the Mouse Properties tool to it. Here’s how to do it with the latter:
10. Using a Keyboard Shortcut
Windows reserves keyboard shortcuts to open apps and settings. But you’re able to create a custom shortcut to open the Mouse Properties window whenever you want. No need to open apps or Control Panel or navigate to the System32 folder. Here’s how:
Gain Absolute Control Over Your Mouse on Windows
Mouse Properties is an applet, so you cannot pin it to the Taskbar or Start menu. But, you could launch it using the Run dialog box or Terminal or you can create a desktop shortcut. For the fastest access to the tool, map a shortcut key combination.
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