Windows 10: Why can't Windows have the option for more mouse buttons?

Discus and support Why can't Windows have the option for more mouse buttons? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; It's 2020 and instead of being able to bind an infinite number of mouse buttons I'm stuck with 5. We have rockets that we can launch and land,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Ted Gilder, Feb 8, 2020.

  1. Why can't Windows have the option for more mouse buttons?


    It's 2020 and instead of being able to bind an infinite number of mouse buttons I'm stuck with 5.

    We have rockets that we can launch and land, electric vehicles, nuclear power, and we are exploring space, but we can't bind more than 5 mouse buttons.

    This is terrible. It's not even up-to-date with the capability of a modern mouse. Some mice have 20 buttons or more.

    Binding a keyboard key to my mouse is unacceptable. It's confusing and laborious. It creates all kinds of conflicts with different applications.

    Microsoft, please fix this. It's terrible design.

    :)
     
    Ted Gilder, Feb 8, 2020
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  2. Pavan_N Win User

    Mouse lag

    Hi Zbigniew,

    I appreciate the troubleshooting steps you have tried to resolve the issue. I suggest you to install all pending Windows updates and check. Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

    • Type Mouse and Touchpad Setting in Search and hit
      Enter.
    • Change settings as per your requirement; click on Advance mouse options.
    • Change settings under Buttons, Points, Pointer options, Wheel.

    Do let us know the performance to mouse. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Feb 8, 2020
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    Mouse buttons do not respond on wake-up

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

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

    Method 1: Hardware Troubleshoot

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with power. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Power.

    Refer these steps:

    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
    • Run the Power troubleshooter


    Method 1: Troubleshoot

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your mouse device. Refer these steps:

    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Feb 8, 2020
    #3
  4. Why can't Windows have the option for more mouse buttons?

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Feb 8, 2020
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