Windows 10: When i press the mouse thumb button, it activates Task View

I'm using a Logitech M720 mouse without and Logitech software running or even installed. I am using X-Mouse software for button control. I tried the MS Keyboard/Mouse control utility but it did not recognize the mouse. X-Mouse is working okay except that it doesn't recognize the Thumb Button. And yet when I press the Thumb Button, I get Task View. I'd prefer to be able to control that button with X-Mouse but I'd really like Task View from popping up on an accidental press I'm left-handed so that kind of thing happens.Any ideas on the above? This is a brand new Windows 11 box. I've uni

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Task view button not working

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step1: End Task the Windows Explorer.

• Open task manager (CRTL+SHIFT+ESC)
• Right-click on windows explorer
• End task (Note: don’t close Task manager)
• Click on File > Run new task
• Type explorer.exe and press enter
• Your search bar should be functional again.

Step 2: If Taskbar is not working then I suggest you to check for the latest updates.

• 
  Press Windows logo key +R, enter
  MS-settings: and then press OK. This opens Settings.
  
• 
  In Settings, go to Update & security >
  Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your PC if required.
  

Step 3: Some problems can be fixed by signing out of your account and then signing back in. Press Ctrl + Alt+ Delete and select
Sign out. Once you’ve signed out, sign back in to your account.



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Gaming Mice with vertical thumb buttons

Honestly no. If you set it up with a higher palm rest and swing it back it fits nice. If you leave it "default" then your statement is 100% true. Its all in the configuration of your mouse.

The way mine is setup I dont even have to move my thumb and I can touch all 3 side buttons.

 

Gaming Mice with vertical thumb buttons

@newtekie1:
Not true at all. I rest my thumbs between the buttons and they actually form an ergonomic shape around my thumb. I have never ever pressed one of the buttons by mistake because they're firm (yet not stiff) and they're connected (as in the 2 buttons are a single piece with a hinge between the 2 buttons), which prevents pressing both at the same time & it not possible to press them when having your thumb between them.

@TheMailMan78: My one friend has a RAT7 & another a RAT9 (basically wireless RAT7), both of which I find to have horrific horizontal thumb button positioning that requires an uncomfortably sharp bend of the thumb to press, so that's way out, but I suppose your comment is more of sarcasm against n00bs.