Windows 7: lock mouse - how it works

You can lock your mouse in Windows 7 and temporarily deactivate it. You can even lock individual mouse buttons. All you need is a small auxiliary tool ...

WinKeyLock: Lock mouse under Windows 7

To lock the mouse on your Windows 7 PC, you need the free open source tool WinKeyLock.

1. Open WinKeyLock after installation and select the "Lock" tab.
2. You can use the checkbox to select whether you only want to lock the mouse buttons, the mouse wheel, the mouse movements or all functions and thus the entire mouse.
3. Under "Hot Keys" you can define key combinations to activate or deactivate the protection. Alternatively, start the lock by clicking on "Lock Now".

Tip: Also read how to scroll without a mouse.