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How to disable the back and forward mouse buttons in Windows 7?

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Mar 15, 20269719 views
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I have a 5 button Microsoft mouse. I always press acidentally the navigation buttons, and I want to disable them without using the software that came with the mouse. Is it possible? (Without modifying the hardware?)

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Fix for: How to disable the back and forward mouse buttons in Windows 7?

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You could try using AutoHotKey, but 5 button mice aren't always consistent. If yours IS, try: Which should disable both. You could give either functionality you actually find useful with the software, as well.

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