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
    2010-06-27T21:31:34+00:00

    This is not working for me. I am not computer savvy. I can follow your directions. I did but it does not show me wherecan turn off magnifier.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-07-15T03:34:34+00:00

    WOODY - did you get this resolved? You said you couldn't find the magnifier? When you go to Start/All Programs/ then click on the Accessories file. There should be a drop down or expansion of files right below Accessories. Click on the Ease of Access Folder

    • that will will also expand below it then then choose the  ease of access center folder. A box should pop up - in the center of the box there are 4 apps inside a white band.   Magnifier is one of them. Click it to open and follow instructions from there. Then restart your pc to see if it took

    Of course, it's just my opinion....I could be wrong!

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-07-21T13:26:43+00:00

    To ALL,

    I have gotten Magnifier Turned Off by finding Another place in Windows 7 that it was turned on in. So, I have my problem taken care of. Thanks to all, but I had to figure it myself. Goodbye and God Day

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-07-26T01:40:22+00:00

    Where else in Windows 7 was it turned on in?

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