Windows 7 - Can't open mouse settings in control panel

michaelitvin · 11-19-2011

When I click 'mouse' in control panel, windows thinks for a second, then just nothing happens - the configuration window doesn't appear.
This is annoying in particular because I can't redefine the right side button, which by default opens the magnifier.

Currently I have 3 mice installed:
- Synaptics touchpad
- Microsoft intellipoint
- keyboard trackball mouse

I have an HP Pavilion dv6 3310 laptop (see specs here).
Running Windows 7 x64.

alphanumeric · 11-19-2011

Is there an icon for one or more of the above in the task monitor down by the clock? if yes what happens if you click it?

michaelitvin · 11-19-2011

No icon in the tray that has to do with any of the mice..

I tried to open Microsoft Mouse from start menu (instead of control panel). Same thing. Then I reinstalled the Intellipoint software. Still the same.

alphanumeric · 11-19-2011

This is just a guess, but I would think you have too many pointing devices. It sounds like the intellapoint software can't differentiate between all those devices.

michaelitvin · 11-20-2011

is there another way to change the buttons settings? maybe in registry?
I don't want the magnifier to show up.

alphanumeric · 11-20-2011

I don't know, maybe? Temporarily disable the touch pad, unplug your trackball/keyboard, and try running the Intellapoint software again. If this is only a resent problem you could try system restore.

rustberger · 11-20-2011

run this command in Run,

RUNDLL32 SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL MAIN.CPL,@0,1

It should open the mouse properties.

seavixen32 · 11-20-2011

I also agree you've too many pointing devices.

When I tried to use the touchpad on a Sony Vaio along with a Logitech wireless mouse I had big problems with the cursor making unexpected movements so I disabled the touchpad; problem cured.

I also tried to use an HP wireless keyboard with a Microsoft USB mouse and had problems with both the keyboard and mouse.

With either a Microsoft keyboard and mouse (both wired) or an HP wireless keyboard and wireless mouse the problems were cured.

michaelitvin · 11-20-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by rustberger

run this command in Run,

RUNDLL32 SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL MAIN.CPL,@0,1

It should open the mouse properties.

Awesome!!!! not only did this open the settings window, now it works from control panel too! thanks much

Before trying this, I found a registry workaround (explained here):

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\IntelliPoint\ModelSpecific\34\EventMapping\8]
"Keystroke"=dword:000000a7
"Setting"=dword:0000019c
"KeystrokeText"="Forward"
#Mappings:
#Right 2
#Middle 4
#Left side 6
#Right side 8

Windows 7 - Can't open mouse settings in control panel

Can't open mouse settings in control panel problems?