X-Mouse Button Control for Windows - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download (2024)

Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release

April 6, 2020

Latest update

June 20, 2024

Version

2.20.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform

Windows

Operating System

Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8

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Total Downloads

204,117

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106

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User Reviews

• Works on Windows 10

  jamminjudaJune 27, 2017

  Pros

  Does what I asked

  Cons

  N/A - not used many functions

  Summary

  Downloaded to switch off the extra buttons. Easy to use

• Exactly what I needed

  October 22, 2014

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  Download X-Mouse Button Control 2.20.5 for Windows

  Pros

  Easy to set up, does everything I need it to do and more

  Cons

  None so far

  Summary

  Easy to set up, works great with every mouse I've used with it so far. Includes tons of premade options but also allows you to create your own action for each button if what you want isn't in their list. I use it to change my "back" and "forward" buttons on my mice to be "delete" and "escape" since I work with autocad a lot and it's allowed my cheaper mice to be programmed like a gaming mouse if I wanted. I've have zero issues with the program throughout the year I've had it and the 6 or so mice I've used with it.

• Didn't work on my Vista laptop

  arcflightFebruary 21, 2014

  Pros

  didn't work enough to say

  Cons

  Installed and got some error about a server. Uninstalled the thing.

  Summary

• almost awesome

  TurycoJanuary 29, 2014

  Pros

  A regular old wireless laser notebook mouse turns into a gaming mouse (I get 35 commands out of 7 buttons using hotkeys, or 45 if I include scroll up and down). I also use it a lot for Acrobat Pro to map highlighting and editing tools for reviewing academic articles.

  Cons

  Bug with MS Word where it first causes pc to type whatever button is being pressed repeatedly, and then crashes. I don't even have an X-Mouse profile for Word, really not sure why this happens. Sticky hotkeys sometimes get activated for no reason. Mapping doesn't work for some games with launchers (the buttons get mapped to the launcher not the game).

  Summary

  Version 2.6 has been out for a while now on the publisher's website. Definitely knocks the socks off most native software. Really makes your mouse much more versatile, but it's still buggy and I'm looking for an alternative. BTW, for those complaining of bloatware, check again it may well be C|NET's not X-Mouse.

• Simple to pick up. A must have for any PC owner.

  MattyJackmanSeptember 25, 2013

  Pros

  SimplePowerfulThink of about 10 more pros of your own, chances are they are true of this product.IT'S FREE!

  Cons

  Literally, none, and I don't say that often.

  Summary

  An incredible piece of software, I have multiple profiles for gaming, work, browsing etc. It is one of the first things I download on a new PC. This little guy is a software partner for life.

• Fantastic, simple, yet flexible

  BrerBunnyJuly 18, 2013

  Pros

  This program is great, it allows you to tweak your mouse in all sorts of ways and also allows you to save 5 profiles, which is fantastic if you also use your mouse for gaming.

  Cons

  I would say the only con I found is that page up and page down are not apparent in the drop down lists for mouse buttons, but you can still set them with the simulated keys option.

  Summary

  Great and simple to use, expanding the flexibility of your mouse.

• Installs lots of adware

  sdjaberMay 24, 2013

  Pros

  I hope it's worth the time it took to uninstall all the adware and hijacks.

  Cons

  I tried to be careful to NOT click the "OK to install software buttons," but even so it installed something called We care, Sweet packs, and Top arcade hits, as well as changing my browser search default and home page. Be warned that you will have to uninstall all of these, which took me 15-20 minutes because it kept being difficult. I hoped using CNet would make this less of a problem, but apparently they like to mess with your computer, too.

  Summary

• VERY simple, VERY useful...

  A. DrewJanuary 18, 2013

  Pros

  -Easy interface-Works GREAT-VERY versatile once you understand it-Specific apps are almost endless-Program to turn on n off, then program a control key for a specific function-I had a fear of possible contamination, but if its on c|net its safe...

  Cons

  -I had to find the programming code for my specific app online and it wasn't easy to find...

  Summary

  I am a part-time gamer who was tired of having to tap my arrow key/mouse key during heavy action sessions, this has literally saved my index finger...Its starting to grow back LOL...

• Works perfectly on Win8

  sfazenJanuary 14, 2013

  Pros

  All I really needed was my center button to work as a back button since my Logitech software crapped out and won't reinstall properly. I just don't have time to figure out why it is not working, but now I don't need to because X-Mouse does the job.

  Cons

  none that I can think of.

  Summary

• Very useful

  jamestodd96October 18, 2012

  Pros

  I downloaded this program because I had to upgrade to System 7 when I got a new computer. My older wireless keyboard and mouse from Microsoft worked but the Intellimpouse program didn't. X-mouse fills the gap and more

  Cons

  none that I hve found yet

  Summary