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How do I disable Windows 7 Magnifier all together? It have the check box unchecked for starting at startup but my mouse button still starts it. I use to use that button for something else and Windows will not let me map it to the other application.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi wil2liv,
Thank you for using the Answers forum,
Give this a try:
Click on the Start button
All Programs
Accessories
Ease of Access Center
Then click on 'Make the computer easier to use' near the bottom.
Then unchecked 'Turn On Magnifier'. Hit OK and you're done.
Let us know if this helps,
Kevin
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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I was able stop magnifier from automatically launching (Via WinKey plus "+" or "-") by renaming magnifier.exe to magnifier_disabled.exe in the system32 directory. In order to rename the file as a normal user, you will need to "Take Ownership" of the file first. Right-click the file and go to Properties, Security (tab), Advanced (button), Owner (tab), and choose to make yourself owner. You will then be able to change the file's permission and give yourself full control of the file. Only after you've done all this, you will be able to rename the file.
I literally JUST did this, so i don't know if Windows File Protection will automatically revert this file back on it's own...but for now it's working.
I was also having trouble with the magnifier activating even though it was turned off. Try changing your mouse scheme settings from Windows Aero to Windows standard: In the Mouse Properties window, click on the Pointers tab and then select the Windows Standard scheme from the scheme drop down menu. This fixed the problem for me!
Kevin the tech is wrong it is under Make my computer easier to see then uncheck the turn on magnifier box and save.
No, that doesn't take care of the problem. I had done that a few days ago and it still doesn't get rid of the Magnifier. I want to completely get rid of this thing because I hate it. It is nothing but a pain in my neck.
