Configuring the mouse settings in Windows is an essential task for optimizing user experience and productivity. Windows provides a variety of options to customize mouse behavior, including pointer speed, button configuration, and scroll settings. In this article, we will explore how to adjust these settings through the Windows interface and via Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell for more advanced users.

Configuring Mouse Settings via Windows Settings

1. Access Mouse Settings:

   • Click on the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
   • Navigate to Devices and then select Mouse from the left-hand menu.

2. Adjust Mouse Settings:

   • Select your primary button: Choose between left or right for the primary button.
   • Pointer speed: Use the slider to adjust the speed at which the pointer moves.
   • Scroll options: Choose how many lines to scroll at a time or opt for scrolling one screen at a time.

3. Additional Mouse Options:

   • Click on Additional mouse options to access the Mouse Properties window.
   • Here, you can adjust double-click speed, pointer precision, and more.

Configuring Mouse Settings via Command Prompt or PowerShell

While most mouse settings are adjusted via the graphical interface, some settings can be modified using the registry editor through Command Prompt or PowerShell. This method is more advanced and should be used with caution.

Example: Change Mouse Pointer Speed via Registry

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

2. Modify Registry Key:

   • To change the mouse pointer speed, execute the following command:

     reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse" /v MouseSensitivity /t REG_SZ /d 10 /f

   • Replace 10 with a value between 1 (slowest) and 20 (fastest) to set your desired pointer speed.

3. Restart Windows Explorer:

   • For changes to take effect, you may need to restart Windows Explorer:

     taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
     start explorer.exe

Configuring Mouse Settings via PowerShell

PowerShell can also be used to interact with the registry for mouse settings. Here is how you can achieve the same result:

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse" -Name "MouseSensitivity" -Value "10"
Stop-Process -Name explorer -Force
Start-Process explorer

Use the above commands with caution and ensure you back up the registry before making changes.