How do I disable the Windows 7 Magnifier?

Anonymous
2009-11-06T02:48:59+00:00

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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Anonymous
2009-11-09T02:31:10+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-31T21:44:16+00:00

    I am also running Windows 7 on my computer and the magnifying glass have been a huge problem for me as well.Thanks for sharing these tips, now I can get back to my onlinemarketing work again.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-01-17T01:32:32+00:00

    Thanks for the tips sir. This really helps me a lot regarding with this issue. I use Windows 7 ultimate and this works.

    Naples Jewelry

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-01-07T08:49:49+00:00

    I have the same problem at the moment,  I just installed Windows 7 today and encountered this problem! I did whatSchizoDuckie Said and disabled the button but problem is it disables the hole use of that button, and i use this button for gaming.. Is there a way i can turn off magnifier but still have this button activated?

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-01-06T12:26:46+00:00

    Actually Ken's instructions helped me resolve this. Not sure why it does not work for you, Steveacts.

    Jenny

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