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Help! Enabling simultaneous RMB and LMB on laptop trackpad

Anonymous
2021-05-15T17:07:40+00:00

I have an MSI Leopard GP66 gaming laptop, and I have an issue where if the RMB is held down, then the LMB is disabled. Some games and applications actually require this function; e.g., holding RMB to keep a menu open and then clicking LMB to select a menu item.

I updated driver through Windows, and this did not help. I also replaced the driver with the one listed on MSI's product page, and this did not help. I also deleted the driver, restarted Windows, and allowed Windows to automatically use the default driver. This also did not help. I also tried getting creative. I downloaded a keymapper and I set 'm' and 'n' as LMB and RMB. Even with this, if I hold down 'n' (RMB) then 'm' (LMB) becomes disabled.

I know the obvious solution is that I should use a mouse, but I only use my laptop if I want to play a game on the couch, bed, or during travel - where I can reasonably use a mouse.

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  1. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-05-15T19:46:18+00:00

    I tested some AutoHotKey scripts I think this can work for you.

    Download and install AutoHotKey

    https://www.autohotkey.com/

    After installing it, right click on your desktop > New > AutoHotKey Script

    a file will show, rename it as you like. Right click the file and select Edit Script, and paste the script below:

    m::

    KeyDown := !KeyDown

    If KeyDown

    SendInput {RButton down}

    Else

    SendInput {RButton up}

    Return

    Save and close the notepad window. Double click the script to make it start. You can see the AutpHotKey icon on the taskbar, you can use it to stop the script.

    The script sets the M key to the RMB, when you press it, the RMB will be pressed and held, pressing M again will release the key.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-16T00:31:20+00:00

    That worked, thanks! It's kind of difficult to use, but I'll see if I can't figure out a way to make this easier while in game.

    Still not sure why they would design the drivers this way.

    Cheers!

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  3. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-05-15T18:23:10+00:00

    Hi DanielMckim,

    I'm Rodrigo, Independent Advisor and I will help you.

    Can't you remap the LMB or the RMB function to a keyboard key on the game/application? This could be a better workaround for your issue.

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  4. btbt 11,801 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-05-15T18:39:09+00:00

    You will need a mouse. This is a hardware issue that will not overriden no matter how much you try. Your laptop will not let you press both buttons at once.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-15T18:32:25+00:00

    Hi Rodrigo,

    Unfortunately, the two games I am interested in do not have options to remap these specific functions. Both games require RMB + LMB for accessing drop down menus for items, and the keymapping doesn't apply to these menus.

    Dan

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