Is there any way (built-in or 3rd party application) to set per-device mouse sensitivity settings in Windows 7? Two mice behave differently and constantly need to switch sensitivities when switching between which mouse is in use.
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For me Eithermouse works the best in windows 8.
It automatically switches settings when using touchpad or mouse. This way the speed settings get automatically adjusted.
From their website:
Multiple mice, individual settings!
Instantly changes settings when any mouse is used:
- swap buttons
- mirror cursor
- adjust speeds
- and more...
Leave multiple mice on a pc and automatically swap buttons on each mouse
Have a left-handed and a right-handed mouse always connected and ready to use
Great for multi-user/public workstations to accomodate both left and right handed users.Possibly helps with RSI/injury issues by allowing switching between left and right hand.
Easily swap mouse buttons from system tray if only one mouse is used
Tray icon points to active mouse
Freeware! no ads, no nags, free software, suggestions appreciated!
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If Moab's solution is not suitable, I suggest trying these two software solutions:
I am personally not inclined towards using Moab's because it has the "auto-nag until you buy it" (reminds me too much of spyware... and I know it will interrupt my workflow constantly).
I looked at screenshots for both and saw that "automousesw" has 4 super complex GUI screenshots and "AutoSensitivity" has ONE simple GUI screenshot:
"AutoSensitivity" is a no-brainer choice for me... (keep it simple stupid). I am downloading it now. If there is no update to this post... then I have either been killed by it... or it works as advertised.
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See this app
http://www.ghacks.net/2010/11/03/mouse-speed-switcher-configure-speed-settings-per-mouse/
The mouse speed settings configured in Windows apply to every mouse connected to the computer system. A laptop’s touchpad for instance has the same speed settings as a mouse that gets connected to the laptop occasionally. While many computer users do not mind, some may prefer to configure the speed per mouse to improve their workflow.
The free software program Mouse Speed Switcher is able to do that. The application can configure up to three different computer mice individually.
Mouse Speed Switcher has been tested on a Windows 7 Professional 64-bit system.
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That would be dependent on the drivers. I don't believe Windows has a way built in to do it at a per-device level, but many mice manufacturers provide that functionality when their drivers are installed. I would first make sure you have the manufacturer's drivers installed and not using the generic ones, and see then if there are additional configuration options available in mouse settings under Control Panel.
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