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X-Mouse Button Control

X-Mouse Button Control gives your mouse a serious upgrade. It's a free and powerful tool for Windows that lets you change what each mouse button does-way beyond the usual left and right clicks. With hundreds of possible actions to assign, you can customize your mouse exactly how you like. Sure, the interface looks a bit crowded at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's surprisingly easy to use. While there are other apps out there like KeyTweak or Mouse Jiggler, XMBC really stands out when it comes to flexibility.

What Can You Do with It?

Your mouse can do a lot more than just point and click. X-Mouse Button Control lets you turn those buttons into shortcuts for volume control, app switching, custom keyboard actions, and more. You can even make different setups for different programs. Watching a movie? Scroll the wheel to change volume. Gaming? Map reload or crouch to a side button. It's all possible here.

First Time Setup

When you open the app for the first time, it might look a bit complex. But don't worry-it comes with a helpful guide to walk you through it. You'll start by creating profiles. These are basically custom setups for specific programs or windows. You can add layers (up to 10 per profile!) and switch between them with hotkeys. And the best part? It can automatically switch profiles depending on where your mouse is or what app you're using.

Standout Features

Here are some of the coolest things you can do with XMBC:

  • Map your mouse buttons to custom hotkeys or keystroke combos
  • Set up scroll wheel actions for media or volume control
  • Use different settings for different apps or games
  • Control playback, simulate keys, or even move your mouse cursor with a click

Perfect for Gamers

If you're into PC gaming, this tool is a game changer-literally. You can assign different mouse actions for each game and even set up advanced macros. Whether it's rapid fire, quick-switch weapons, or stealth moves, you'll have an edge over the competition. And once it's all set up, it runs quietly in the background.

Safe and Compatible

X-Mouse Button Control is safe to use and runs smoothly on Windows. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems, working well on everything from Windows 7 to Windows 11. However, it's Windows-only-Mac users are out of luck.

Final Thoughts

Want to get more out of your mouse? XMBC is definitely worth trying. It might take a little time to figure everything out, but once you do, you'll wonder how you ever used your mouse without it. With custom profiles, automatic switching, and tons of features, it's one of the best tools around for personalizing how you work or play on your PC.


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Technical

Title X-Mouse Button Control
Language Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
License Free
Author Phillip Gibbons
Filename 274_XMouse_Button_Control_V2.20.5.exe

Version History

X-Mouse Button Control 2.20.2
X-Mouse Button Control 2.19.2
X-Mouse Button Control 2.19.1
X-Mouse Button Control 2.18.8
X-Mouse Button Control 2.18.2
X-Mouse Button Control 2.18
X-Mouse Button Control 2.17
X-Mouse Button Control 2.16.1
X-Mouse Button Control 2.16
X-Mouse Button Control 2.15
X-Mouse Button Control 2.14
X-Mouse Button Control 2.13.1