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Windows Vista - Mouse
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Tweak mouse pointer settings for Windows Vista. Adjust wheel mouse speed, toggle mouse pointer trails, toggle hiding the pointer as you type, and more.


#1: Control the Mouse Pointer with the Keyboard
If you or someone you know has difficulty using a mouse, consider turning on Mouse Keys to control the pointer using the keyboard.

#2: Automatically Move the Mouse to a Dialog Box
Configure Windows Vista to automatically move the mouse pointer whenever a dialog box appears.

#3: Activate Windows by Hovering Over Them
Select windows just by hovering over them with the mouse pointer in Windows Vista.

#4: Toggle Hiding the Mouse Pointer When Typing
Configure Windows Vista to hide the mouse pointer as you type, or disable this behavior.

#5: Toggle Pointer Trails
Toggle whether the mouse pointer should display trails, which may make the mouse pointer easier to see.

#6: Find the Pointer Easily with a Keypress
Having difficulty locating the mouse pointer on a Windows Vista system? This tweak may help.

#7: Change Settings Related to the Mouse
Access the Mouse Properties to change mouse-related behavior on your Windows Vista system.

#8: Wheel Scrolls Too Fast or Not Fast Enough
Toggle the scrolling speed of wheel mice on Windows Vista systems.

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