Using Windows 7, how can you use multiple mice (to get multiple cursors)?

yes, you can use two mice in MS Windows and have two cursors - if you like.

just check out EitherMouse http://www.eithermouse.com

Freeware, no ads, no nags.

it works on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.

individual settings:

  • multi-cursor
  • swap buttons
  • mirror cursors
  • set mouse speed
  • set double click speed
  • set scroll wheel lines

You're looking for TeamPlayer.


I haven't tried it myself but Pluralinput looks to be another option.


Microsoft Touch SDK has this functionality.

Maybe this project on GitHub will be helpful.


I have been using two mice alternating (one on each side of my keyboard) for ergonomic reasons. Windows 7 allowed for this just fine for 2 years until a month ago or so, That is when the one on the left started to execute a double click if I clicked once. It also highlighted a whole word if I only wanted to place the cursor in a certain spot.

I asked my office professional for another mouse to check if this was a hardware issue - Nope! Same thing again. That's when I ran into EitherMouse and downloaded it. Alas, life is good again! No more crazy mouse behaviour.