Is there a tool available to turn off mouse input?
Is there a tool available to turn off mouse input?
I'm looking for an app that can temporarily stop mouse input on a Windows 10 desktop. It should run quietly in the background and be triggered by a hotkey. I've only found this through searches on Google, specifically at the Microsoft apps page. Please let me know if you can confirm whether it supports hotkey activation or background operation.
What makes an "app" necessary for such a basic task? Just disconnect the mouse when not in use and switch back when needed. Very straightforward.
Unplugging is the simplest method. You can also turn off the mouse in Device Manager. Alternatively, you can create a script that runs the commands devcon disable or pnputil disable-device to disable the mouse. More details are available at the provided links.
Or purchase a battery-operated cordless mouse since they typically include an on/off switch to save battery when idle.
It's not straightforward or simple to unplug the mouse and reconnect it. I'm unsure why you'd think it's easy for everyone. Pressing a hotkey is 1000 times faster and much simpler.
I don't know how to write scripts.
Cleaning it is necessary because the surface gets dirty. This is the only mouse I've had in this condition, and I must clean it regularly. Otherwise, I'll start feeling the dirt.
And you don't want to learn it either?
It's just about making a text file, adding the right commands, switching the file extension to .bat, and running it with admin rights.
Simple enough.
Or you can buy the mouse disabler app. Your decision.
Considering this as a low-cost workaround that isn't what a KMV switch is typically used for, it would block the mouse if you connect the KVM to a port without a computer attached. You can press that button up to 1000 times if the alternative requires more effort.
Is there a daily mouse cleaning happening? Which surface tends to collect all this dirt?
It seems easier to press a key rather than pull a plug, which might suggest someone prefers laziness.