GentleMouse for Windows

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Download.com staffMarch 30, 2010

This effective program aids in the fight against Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) by letting you customize autoclicks of links and buttons, though we encountered a system slowdown while running it.

Simply hover your mouse on any link or button and a tiny window will appear in Gentle Mouse's functional interface. From there, you can choose which click you would like your mouse to perform, such as left, right or double-click. GentleMouse allows the user to customize a variety of features, such as the arrangement and appearance of the trigger and release windows, the reaction time, pixel size, and the commands of all the windows. It was easy to configure commands, but not all were available with the short 15-day trial version.

GentleMouse certainly eases repetitive actions, but our test PCs performed sluggishly while using it. Although anyone can use this simple but effective autoclick program, the trade-off in speed may not suit everyone.

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GENERAL

Release: October 23, 2006

Latest update: March 30, 2010

Version: 2.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP

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Total Downloads: 9,357

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.8/5

6 User Votes

Not for Windows 7
mariok2000August 4, 2010
Pros
Great product for those who can't click or don't want to click.Works on XP
Cons
Will not work reliably in Windows 7. Will stop working in many apps until you physically click with the mouse button. It will even stop within itself while changing options. Problem may be .net related. I have problems with many .net applications.
Summary
If you use Windows 7 or plan to, don't bother until they release an update to Gentlemouse 2.0<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on May 8, 2011<p/>I was finally forced to use Windows 7, so I needed a solution to the Gentlemouse freeze problem. It turns out to be caused by a security feature introduced in Windows Vista and passed to Windows 7. The cause was UAC, short for User Acount Contol. Once you disable UAC, Gentlemouse works as in XP. But be carefully about disabling this security feature. I wish tech support had given me this solution. It took me a whole week of research to find.
Lovely product, annoying bug when changing windows
jhall251November 10, 2009
Pros
cuts down enormously on mouse clicks, hence finger pain - really great in that respect
Cons
When using alt-Tab to change windows, program flips back to previous. This is annoying. Does the same with the task bar via Ctrl-Esc. They say they will fix this next year. Not sure I will buy til they fix it.
Summary
The relief to my poor fingers cannot be overstated. i will put up with the bugs. But I'd rather have them fixed.
Great software / Inexistent support
tiagoclausSeptember 27, 2007
Pros
With a little of practice, you can easily abandon the constant clicking of the mouse. It sounds terrible at first, but later you feel more "free" when using the mouse. Even misses the software when using a computer that does not have Gentle Mouse.
Cons
The software still have issues (like creating several instances of itself on the alt-tab), and gentleComputing (makers of Gentle Mouse) simply does not answer ANY email you send them. <p>So, the only contact you made with them is when the 15 days trials ends and you need to pay. I have not tried that yet... I really would like to hear back from them before spending $40 on a software. <p>Also, $40 becomes somewhat expensive if you are not going to get any future support, fixes or new versions of the software. <p> <p>The same complaint I had with Reflex Vision, a great OSX like feature, but also the company just left the website open to receive the paychecks... and abandoned the project without notice. <p> <p>Shame on them.
Summary
Easy to learn, but needs "pause" feature
mariok88May 7, 2007
Pros
I was able to use it right after installation.
Cons
I need to be able to pause the program so that I can use other programs that are also sensitive to mouse movements such as Dasher and on-screen keyboard with auto-type enabled.
Summary
Gentle Mouse is a wonderful product for anyone who wants to be free from clickin
youngolivoJanuary 18, 2007
Pros
I love using GentleMouse because it gives me option to be freed from clicking. I had a shoulder tendonitis years ago so I am always careful with using my hands and shoulders. GentleMouse helps me from over-using my right hand. It may take a while for you to get used to using it, but it is worth it. I recommend for anyone who wants to be free from clicking the mouse. Anyone from arthritis, strain related injury, or wants to avoid developing clicking-related injuries, GentleMouse can help! Thank you for creating such a device to eliminate clicking!
Cons
Summary
So easy to install and use!
shighamSeptember 21, 2006
Pros
This product installed flawlessly in about 15 seconds, and though the installation strongly suggested that I view a tutorial before using the product, I didn't bother, and I had absolutely no problem using the features. It is perfectly intuitive, and provides a fabulous, simple alternative to clicking on the mouse. Perfect for people who are suffering from or are concerned about strain from repetitive motions while computing. Also a whole lot of fun for everyone else! Highly recommended.
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Developer’s Description

Simulate mouse clicks with mouse movements.