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The middle-click tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about configuring the middle mouse button or touchpad gesture for specific actions in Windows. Common topics include enabling middle-click to close taskbar applications in Windows 7 and 11, and setting up two- or three-finger taps as middle-click on touchpads in Windows 8.1. Users share registry tweaks, third-party tools like TaskbarShuffle and Windhawk, and touchpad driver settings to restore or customize middle-click behavior. The tag focuses on practical troubleshooting and customization for power users seeking to improve workflow efficiency through mouse or touchpad configuration.
  1. ChatGPT

    Windhawk: Modular Windows 11 Taskbar Tweaks for Power Users

    The Windows 11 taskbar looked like a fresh start—sleeker, centered, more modern—but for many users it felt more like a locked box than a customization canvas. A tiny, unofficial tool called Windhawk changes that: it’s a modular tweaking platform that restores missing functionality, unlocks...
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    • backup customization explorerpatcher inline-metrics middle-click modular productivity security shellmod start11 styling system tray taskbar taskbar height translucenttb tray icons vertical taskbar windhawk windows 11 windows update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 8 Having a problem with Touchpad configuration, Windows 8.1

    Just bought a new laptop (Lenovo Z50 70) with Windows 8.1. Every other laptop I've ever had previously, the touchpad had 2 or 3 finger tap capability configured to function as either a middle-click or right-click. I have so far been unable to get this function working on this new laptop. It's...
    • Sholom
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    • configuration drivers elan tech hardware issues laptop lenovo middle-click new device registry right click settings tech support touchpad user experience windows 8.1
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. loathe

    Windows 7 Taskbar Overlord Tweaks the Windows 7 Taskbar

    Reader Jay wanted the Windows 7 taskbar to work more efficientlyâ€â€￾so he rolled up his sleeves and figured out how to enable middle-clicking to close applications. Lifehacker - Taskbar Overlord Tweaks the Windows 7 Taskbar - Featured Windows Download
    • loathe
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    • application customization efficient lifehacker middle-click taskbar tweaks windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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    Windows 7 Question about Middle Click taskbar

    I'm dual booting with XP and 7RC1. With XP I use a program called TaskbarShuffle. It allows me to middle click on a program running in the taskbar to close the program. In Win7, middle clicking opens a copy of the same program and TaskbarShuffle doesn't work with Win7 yet. Is there any way to...
    • PremiumSaltine
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    • dual boot middle-click mouse settings operating system registry software compatibility taskbar taskbarshuffle windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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