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Old 03-08-2008   #1 (permalink)
Ted B.


 
 

MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control


When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer is
shut down,
however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
original higher setting.
While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-09-2008   #2 (permalink)
jihchiang


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control

Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so UNTIL you
Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel , under
HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window ,
click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first, then
click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
change your mind.
"Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer is
> shut down,
> however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
> original higher setting.
> While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-09-2008   #3 (permalink)
Ted B.


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control


--
"jichiang"

The procedure you describe is what I use.
The problem is it does not retain the setting on the next start-up.

"jihchiang" wrote:
Quote:

> Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so UNTIL you
> Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel , under
> HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window ,
> click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first, then
> click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
> change your mind.
> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >
> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer is
> > shut down,
> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
> > original higher setting.
> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-09-2008   #4 (permalink)
Keith Miller \(MVP\)


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control

Assuming you've made sure you have the latest drivers, it may be picking up
the default settings on startup and not loading your user settings when you
logon. You can try the following

Open Regedit

Navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]

and export to your desktop. Right-click the .reg file & select 'Edit'.
Change 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' to 'HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT'. Save the modified
file. Then right-click & select 'Merge'. Shut down & restart & see if that
helps.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



"Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> --
> "jichiang"
>
> The procedure you describe is what I use.
> The problem is it does not retain the setting on the next start-up.
>
> "jihchiang" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so UNTIL
>> you
>> Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel , under
>> HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window ,
>> click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first,
>> then
>> click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
>> change your mind.
>> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> >
>> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer
>> > is
>> > shut down,
>> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
>> > original higher setting.
>> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?
>>
>>
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Old 03-09-2008   #5 (permalink)
jihchiang


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control

Just a longshot. I have a microsoft brand wireless optical mouse. On the
part that connects to the USB port, there is a button. If I press that, the
pointer changes speed, from sluggish to zoom. Does yours have such a button
?
"Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer is
> shut down,
> however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
> original higher setting.
> While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-09-2008   #6 (permalink)
Ted B.


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control


--
Keith;
Tried your suggestion but can't export file to desktop (Not a path)
There is a HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT in the registry already.
Never ventured into the registry before so I'm a little gun-shy.
I'm currently using a MS wireless Laser 6000 which does not have
a speed button referred to in the comment after yours.

"Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote:
Quote:

> Assuming you've made sure you have the latest drivers, it may be picking up
> the default settings on startup and not loading your user settings when you
> logon. You can try the following
>
> Open Regedit
>
> Navigate to:
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
>
> and export to your desktop. Right-click the .reg file & select 'Edit'.
> Change 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' to 'HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT'. Save the modified
> file. Then right-click & select 'Merge'. Shut down & restart & see if that
> helps.
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>
>
>
> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:FD3862DC-FEE4-4ACE-B300-2B8D3744EB58@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >
> > --
> > "jichiang"
> >
> > The procedure you describe is what I use.
> > The problem is it does not retain the setting on the next start-up.
> >
> > "jihchiang" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> >> Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so UNTIL
> >> you
> >> Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel , under
> >> HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window ,
> >> click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first,
> >> then
> >> click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
> >> change your mind.
> >> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
> >> >
> >> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer
> >> > is
> >> > shut down,
> >> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
> >> > original higher setting.
> >> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?
> >>
> >>
>
>
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Old 03-10-2008   #7 (permalink)
Keith Miller \(MVP\)


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control

You can export the reg file to any location -- I merely suggested the
Desktop so it could be easily accessed.

Yes, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT exists in the registry. It contains the settings
that are in effect on startup, before anyone is logged in. The goal was to
replace the settings found under:

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Mouse]

with those from your user profile, found here:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]

You could manually change the values for 'MouseSensitivity' and 'MouseSpeed'
under Default to match those under CURRENT_USER.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



"Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A6A62379-48F3-4C0C-B837-3AE71EDE5FA1@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> --
> Keith;
> Tried your suggestion but can't export file to desktop (Not a path)
> There is a HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT in the registry already.
> Never ventured into the registry before so I'm a little gun-shy.
> I'm currently using a MS wireless Laser 6000 which does not have
> a speed button referred to in the comment after yours.
>
> "Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Assuming you've made sure you have the latest drivers, it may be picking
>> up
>> the default settings on startup and not loading your user settings when
>> you
>> logon. You can try the following
>>
>> Open Regedit
>>
>> Navigate to:
>>
>> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
>>
>> and export to your desktop. Right-click the .reg file & select 'Edit'.
>> Change 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' to 'HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT'. Save the modified
>> file. Then right-click & select 'Merge'. Shut down & restart & see if
>> that
>> helps.
>>
>> --
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Keith
>> Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:FD3862DC-FEE4-4ACE-B300-2B8D3744EB58@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> >
>> > --
>> > "jichiang"
>> >
>> > The procedure you describe is what I use.
>> > The problem is it does not retain the setting on the next start-up.
>> >
>> > "jihchiang" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so
>> >> UNTIL
>> >> you
>> >> Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel ,
>> >> under
>> >> HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window
>> >> ,
>> >> click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first,
>> >> then
>> >> click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
>> >> change your mind.
>> >> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
>> >> >
>> >> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the
>> >> > computer
>> >> > is
>> >> > shut down,
>> >> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at
>> >> > the
>> >> > original higher setting.
>> >> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a
>> >> > remedy ?
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
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Old 03-10-2008   #8 (permalink)
jihchiang


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control

One more try. Ted, what kind of table top is your mouse resting on ? Is it a
glass top or very shiny top ? Use a mouse pad, see if that helps. PS. glass
top or shiny top will get the mouse go beserk.
"Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A6A62379-48F3-4C0C-B837-3AE71EDE5FA1@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> --
> Keith;
> Tried your suggestion but can't export file to desktop (Not a path)
> There is a HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT in the registry already.
> Never ventured into the registry before so I'm a little gun-shy.
> I'm currently using a MS wireless Laser 6000 which does not have
> a speed button referred to in the comment after yours.
>
> "Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Assuming you've made sure you have the latest drivers, it may be picking
>> up
>> the default settings on startup and not loading your user settings when
>> you
>> logon. You can try the following
>>
>> Open Regedit
>>
>> Navigate to:
>>
>> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
>>
>> and export to your desktop. Right-click the .reg file & select 'Edit'.
>> Change 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' to 'HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT'. Save the modified
>> file. Then right-click & select 'Merge'. Shut down & restart & see if
>> that
>> helps.
>>
>> --
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Keith
>> Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:FD3862DC-FEE4-4ACE-B300-2B8D3744EB58@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> >
>> > --
>> > "jichiang"
>> >
>> > The procedure you describe is what I use.
>> > The problem is it does not retain the setting on the next start-up.
>> >
>> > "jihchiang" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so
>> >> UNTIL
>> >> you
>> >> Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel ,
>> >> under
>> >> HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window
>> >> ,
>> >> click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first,
>> >> then
>> >> click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
>> >> change your mind.
>> >> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
>> >> >
>> >> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the
>> >> > computer
>> >> > is
>> >> > shut down,
>> >> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at
>> >> > the
>> >> > original higher setting.
>> >> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a
>> >> > remedy ?
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
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Old 03-10-2008   #9 (permalink)
Ted B.


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control


Keith:
Both user and default showed "0" for speed.
I changed the value in default and restarted to find a slower mouse speed.
Thanks for the help.
Ted


"Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote:
Quote:

> You can export the reg file to any location -- I merely suggested the
> Desktop so it could be easily accessed.
>
> Yes, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT exists in the registry. It contains the settings
> that are in effect on startup, before anyone is logged in. The goal was to
> replace the settings found under:
>
> [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Mouse]
>
> with those from your user profile, found here:
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
>
> You could manually change the values for 'MouseSensitivity' and 'MouseSpeed'
> under Default to match those under CURRENT_USER.
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>
>
>
> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:A6A62379-48F3-4C0C-B837-3AE71EDE5FA1@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >
> > --
> > Keith;
> > Tried your suggestion but can't export file to desktop (Not a path)
> > There is a HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT in the registry already.
> > Never ventured into the registry before so I'm a little gun-shy.
> > I'm currently using a MS wireless Laser 6000 which does not have
> > a speed button referred to in the comment after yours.
> >
> > "Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> >> Assuming you've made sure you have the latest drivers, it may be picking
> >> up
> >> the default settings on startup and not loading your user settings when
> >> you
> >> logon. You can try the following
> >>
> >> Open Regedit
> >>
> >> Navigate to:
> >>
> >> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
> >>
> >> and export to your desktop. Right-click the .reg file & select 'Edit'.
> >> Change 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' to 'HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT'. Save the modified
> >> file. Then right-click & select 'Merge'. Shut down & restart & see if
> >> that
> >> helps.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Good Luck,
> >>
> >> Keith
> >> Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:FD3862DC-FEE4-4ACE-B300-2B8D3744EB58@xxxxxx
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > "jichiang"
> >> >
> >> > The procedure you describe is what I use.
> >> > The problem is it does not retain the setting on the next start-up.
> >> >
> >> > "jihchiang" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Hi. Ted. Yes and No. When a pointer's speed is set, it remains so
> >> >> UNTIL
> >> >> you
> >> >> Reset it, not when your computer is shut down. Open Control Panel ,
> >> >> under
> >> >> HARDWARE AND SOUND , click MOUSE. Inside the Mouse Properties window
> >> >> ,
> >> >> click POINTER OPTIONS. Set the pointer speed then click APPLY first,
> >> >> then
> >> >> click OK. Your pointer will remain the same speed you've set until you
> >> >> change your mind.
> >> >> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> >> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
> >> >> >
> >> >> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the
> >> >> > computer
> >> >> > is
> >> >> > shut down,
> >> >> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > original higher setting.
> >> >> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a
> >> >> > remedy ?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
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Old 03-10-2008   #10 (permalink)
Ted B.


 
 

Re: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control


Jihchaing:
Found the cure in the registry.
Thanks for trying to help.
Ted


"jihchiang" wrote:
Quote:

> Just a longshot. I have a microsoft brand wireless optical mouse. On the
> part that connects to the USB port, there is a button. If I press that, the
> pointer changes speed, from sluggish to zoom. Does yours have such a button
> ?
> "Ted B." <TedB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1FD721EE-8207-401C-AB56-855D98FB5BFC@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >
> > When pointer speed is set it remains at that setting until the computer is
> > shut down,
> > however when I start up the nesxt time the pointer speed is back at the
> > original higher setting.
> > While this isn't a big problen, it is annoying. Any ideas on a remedy ?
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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