Windows Vista - Mouse - Change Settings Related to the Mouse

SUMMARY: Access the Mouse Properties to change mouse-related behavior on your Windows Vista system.

Windows Vista provides several options to adjust how your mouse pointer operates. You can adjust the mouse acceleration speed, double-click recognition, the visual mouse pointer itself, and more.

To access the Mouse Properties:

1. Click the Windows button, selecting "Control Panel" from the menu.

2. If "Control Panel Home" is selected in the left pane of the Control Panel, click "Mouse" in the right pane. Otherwise, "Classic View" will be selected in the left pane. In this case, double-click "Mouse" in the right pane.

3. The "Mouse Properties" dialog box will appear. Note that depending on your hardware, the dialog box may differ slightly from the below screenshot.

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