B. Disabling the Mouse Acceleration on the Host computer(s) and Client Computer
Many operating systems offer a feature called mouse acceleration that allows the user to adjust the
responsiveness of the cursor on the screen to physical movements of the mouse. While this is usually
a beneficial interface enhancement, it can interfere with the operation of the unit and should be
disabled on the managed computers before a remote session is attempted. Follow the instructions
below to disable mouse acceleration for the operating system installed on each managed computer.
Windows 98 and Windows 2000
1. From the Control Panel, click on Mouse.
2. From Mouse Properties, click on Motion tab.
3. Make sure the Pointer speed bar is centered and Acceleration is set to None.
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
1. From the Control Panel, click on Mouse.
2. Go to "Pointer Options "and turn off "Enhance Pointer Precision."
3. Make sure that the Pointer speed bar is centered.
Windows Vista
1. From the Control Panel, click on Appearance and Personalization.
2. Click on Personalization.
3. Click on "Mouse Pointers".
4. Go to "Pointer Options "and turn off "Enhance Pointer Precision."
5. Make sure that the Pointer speed bar is centered.
Linux, Unix and X-Windows
1. Add this command to your xinitrc, xsession or other startup script:
xset m 0/0 0
Sun Solaris
1. Add this command to your xinitrc, xession or other startup script:
xset m 1/1 0
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