Mouse Problem

[DVDR_Dog]

This is kind of a stupid question and there should be a simple answer, however I can't find it.
Here goes:
I have a few Victsing model PC 134B Vertical Optical Mice.
These are great for a guy with big hands like me.
Now the problem is the center wheel on the mouse has a switch connected that is actuated by pressing down on the mouse.
This switch changes the mouse to scroll by moving the mouse and the scroll wheel is disabled until you press the wheel again.
Unfortunately that the internal switch is sensitive and is actuated while trying to scroll up with the wheel.

I have scoured the Internet for a solution. Some mice have software that will disable that feature, Victsing does not and the software is brand specific.
There has to be a setting somewhere or a registry entry that can disable that switch. Disassembling the mouse is very difficult so I guess I could take it all the way apart. The problem is the glide pads all need to be removed and they never are as good after cleaning and reapplication of 3M heavy duty double stick tape.
Who here knows more than I do and can help me out of this predicament? Thanks

 

[DVDR_Dog]

Oh well. The fact that there are programs that are capable of doing this but are brand specific means it looks like it's time to dust off the old reverse engineering skills. Hopefully I am not too rusty, haven't dome that for a while. It's the root of all good program cracking, not just patching up some routines to validate a programs legitimacy.
It's either that or tear apart the two unused mice I have and do the deed (file the switch activation nub off). Too bad, this model Victsing vertical mouse fits my huge hands so well..

 

[Hotrod369]

Try this free app. It should allow you to enable or disable any mouse function.

X-Mouse Button Control

Software for Windows that allows you to re-map & configure your mouse buttons and scroll wheel.

www.highrez.co.uk

You could try the following if you prefer editing the registry.

2. Modify the Windows Registry

If you prefer to disable middle-click at the system level and your mouse software doesn’t support it, you can use the registry.

Registry Key to Check:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

Steps:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.


2. Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse


3. Look for the key:
MouseMiddleButtonAction (may not exist by default; you can create it).


4. If the key exists, change its value to 0 to disable the middle button.

If the key does not exist:

1. Right-click in the right panel, select New > String Value.


2. Name it MouseMiddleButtonAction.


3. Set its value to 0.





5. Restart your computer to apply the changes.




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3. Create a Custom Script Using AutoHotkey

If you are comfortable with scripting, AutoHotkey can remap or disable the middle mouse button.

Example Script:

MButton::Return

Steps:

1. Download and install AutoHotkey.


2. Create a new .ahk script file.


3. Paste the above code into the file.


4. Save and run the script to disable the middle mouse button.




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4. Hardware Solutions (if possible)

If none of the software options resolve the issue, consider:

Checking the physical sensitivity of the mouse wheel (some mice have toggles for click sensitivity).

Using a different mouse if the wheel's physical design is inherently too sensitive.


Hope this helps. You shouldn't need to open up the mouse. I bought some off-brand mouse about a year ago because it has like 15 programmable buttons and they have really sped up my workflow. The thing was under $50 and has held up like a champ so far and I normally wear expensive mice out in a year or two.