MouseFighter for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 10, 2013

Do you have to break your rhythm while typing to use your mouse? Are you tired of getting killed in a game every time you reach for your mouse to target some miscreant? Do you have some other perfectly good reason to want to control your cursor with your keyboard instead of a mouse or similar pointing device? Try MouseFighter, a free program that lets you control your cursor and make mouse clicks using your keyboard's direction arrows and keys you can specify.

MouseFighter's small interface includes tabs for setting keys, called "mousekeys," as well as configuring the cursor's speed and motion and making advanced settings such as compensating for ergonomic keyboards. There's also a useful automatic switch option that turns MouseFighter off when you press a key other than a mousekey. The Keys page has the four axial controls and four other buttons: left click, right click, activation key, and show jump targets (we could set the jump size in percentage of screen size via a slider on the Settings tab).

We activated MouseFighter by pressing and holding the Caps Lock. Next we pressed the Up and Left arrows simultaneously, sending the cursor flying diagonally across our desktop. Pressing the Right arrow moved the cursor right, and pressing either Up or Down would send the cursor swooping up or down. It's a bit different from mousing, but we think most users will get the hang of it easily enough. It helps that it's fun to do.

Using the Caps Lock to turn MouseFighter on and off, we developed a feel for using the arrows and keys as mouse controls. We also tried MouseFighter with a keyboard that had a built-in joystick-style pointer. MouseFighter more than held its own against the hardware. Occasionally, we found that forgetting to switch off the program before typing in Word sometimes activated unintentional mouse clicks, but a little practice cured that bad habit. For those who need it, MouseFighter would be a great tool.

MouseFighter for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: January 21, 2013

Latest update: September 10, 2013

Version: 6.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows NT
Windows 7
Windows Server
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

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Total Downloads: 3,020

Downloads Last Week: 5

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User Reviews

3.3/5

6 User Votes

Tries to open Internet Explorer, then freezes
Frank TracyAugust 28, 2012
Pros
None. I had high hopes for this program, but it fell flat
Cons
Cannot open up the options box without it taking me to Internet Explorer and to its website. But then everything freezes.
Summary
I hate when programs take me to the internet when all I want to to is adjust the settings. Make this into a normal, non internet program, and I'll raise my rating.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Aug 29, 2012<p/>To make it worse, this program, if set to start with Windows, sets itself to open up its option box EVERY time the computer restarts AND it opens up its website EVERY time the computer restarts. Hands down, MouseFIGHTER has my vote for worst program every made!
It's great.
SebrithAugust 10, 2012
Pros
Can replace your mouse.
Cons
Probably isn't better than a mouse.
Summary
With version 6 they seem to have fixed the jump bug and despite what blackjack_mccoy says, some computer keyboards do not have keypads. Also Microsoft's keypad software makes you click 2 buttons to right/left-click, compared to MouseFighter's 1.
Worthwhile mouse substitute
lightdancingMarch 21, 2012
Pros
Has adjustable control for mouse cursor speed and stopping when you let go of the arrow key. Easy to set up and turn off and on. Scroll function works well.
Cons
I have to turn it off when typing text, otherwise, the some of the letters don't show up. Every once in a great while, there will be some kind of link that the left button can't activate.
Summary
Like the other reviewer said, this takes getting used to, but if you are looking for a mouse alternative, try it.
The ultimate mouse eliminator
rtlltrFebruary 11, 2011
Pros
Less ergo injury opportunity.
Cons
Takes some getting used to.
Summary
Works only Sporadically
blackjack_mccoyJanuary 25, 2011
Pros
When it works, it works pretty well. It's designed to keep your fingers on the keyboard and it DOES increase your productivity. When it works.
Cons
On my system(s) it didn't work consistently in Win 7 32.
Summary
One reason for using a keyboard mouse emulator is because you don't have a mouse and, in such cases, Microsoft's built-in solution --using the keypad -- works fine. An alternative reason for using such software, though, is to keep your fingers on the keyboard and the MS version doesn't do that. So THAT's why they created this thing. Don't bother with this. Good idea, bad execution (at least in my experience). It works, then it stops working, then it works again...sort of. Then it stops working...and so on. Frustrating, because it IS a good idea but nobody (and there are several others) has created a workable solution. In the end, blame Microsoft because they could easily make their built-in software do this. Add this to the list of reasons why Microsoft remains clueless.
THIS programe is AMAZING
jensaplyJune 22, 2010
Pros
I will recomand it to all users .....And it´s FREE TRY it out yourself....
Cons
This is a alternative to a normal mouse, and most people use a normal mouse.
Summary
You can´t please evryone, but many people would enjoy to use MOUSEFIGTER

Developer’s Description

Control Windows with the keyboard alone.

Take control of the screen pointer with the keyboard. You will not need a mouse again. Choice of keys and acceleration intensity can be configured for personal taste. MouseFIGHTER is absolutely free to use.