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Is there a tool available to turn off mouse input?

Is there a tool available to turn off mouse input?

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Admiralfiggins
Member
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09-15-2016, 09:41 AM
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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.
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Admiralfiggins
09-15-2016, 09:41 AM #1

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.

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Silvinha10
Senior Member
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09-21-2016, 12:43 PM
#2
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.
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Silvinha10
09-21-2016, 12:43 PM #2

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.

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ZezeGamer
Member
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09-21-2016, 05:41 PM
#3
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.
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ZezeGamer
09-21-2016, 05:41 PM #3

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.

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FramezTheBest
Member
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10-02-2016, 11:44 PM
#4
Or purchase a battery-operated cordless mouse since they typically include an on/off switch to save battery when idle.
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FramezTheBest
10-02-2016, 11:44 PM #4

Or purchase a battery-operated cordless mouse since they typically include an on/off switch to save battery when idle.

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MarniDK
Member
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10-03-2016, 05:54 AM
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The need to temporarily disable the mouse arises from a specific issue that cannot be addressed through alternative methods.
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MarniDK
10-03-2016, 05:54 AM #5

The need to temporarily disable the mouse arises from a specific issue that cannot be addressed through alternative methods.

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futurehero
Member
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10-03-2016, 07:37 PM
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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.
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futurehero
10-03-2016, 07:37 PM #6

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.

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57XErmoX57
Junior Member
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10-10-2016, 01:58 PM
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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.
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57XErmoX57
10-10-2016, 01:58 PM #7

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.

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Sexairty
Member
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10-10-2016, 06:24 PM
#8
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.
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Sexairty
10-10-2016, 06:24 PM #8

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.

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Kinq_Karpfen
Member
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10-12-2016, 04:23 AM
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Is there a daily mouse cleaning happening? Which surface tends to collect all this dirt?
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Kinq_Karpfen
10-12-2016, 04:23 AM #9

Is there a daily mouse cleaning happening? Which surface tends to collect all this dirt?

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CocaCola15
Senior Member
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10-12-2016, 11:56 AM
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It seems easier to press a key rather than pull a plug, which might suggest someone prefers laziness.
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CocaCola15
10-12-2016, 11:56 AM #10

It seems easier to press a key rather than pull a plug, which might suggest someone prefers laziness.

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