Download X-Mouse Button Control for Windows
Choose between the standard Windows installer package or the portable standalone archive. 100% free, safe, and free of adware or bundled software.
Standard Setup Installer
Best for most users & desktop PCsAutomatically installs X-Mouse Button Control on your Windows system, creates Start Menu shortcuts, and manages automatic startup options.
Download Installer (.exe)Standalone Portable Package
No installation required • USB ReadyExtract and run directly from any folder or removable flash drive. Ideal for restricted user environments or work PCs without admin rights.
Download Portable (.zip)Release Notes & System Specifications
Review the technical requirements, architecture compatibility, and complete changelog details for X-Mouse Button Control v2.20.5.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
📋 Version 2.20.5 Release Highlights
- Optimized simulated key hooks for multi-monitor Windows 11 high-DPI scaling configurations.
- Enhanced application detection accuracy when running alongside administrator-privileged programs.
- Updated international language translations and multi-language interface localizations.
- Resolved occasional hook timing delays during intense mouse wheel scroll tilt operations.
- Fixed profile switching edge cases where full-screen DirectX applications lost active profile state.
- Addressed minor UI layout clipping issues in dark mode Windows system settings.
Setup Installer vs. Standalone Portable: Which Should You Choose?
Both editions provide identical core mouse remapping features. Choose the installation method that best matches your system permissions and usage habits.
Setup Installer Edition
File: XMouseButtonControlSetup.2.20.5.exeThe standard Windows installation package. It integrates seamlessly with system startup, desktop shortcuts, and Start Menu entries for everyday personal desktop use.
- Automatic Windows Startup: Launches seamlessly when Windows starts without manual task scheduling.
- System Service Integration: Handles administrative UAC windows smoothly with elevated privilege support.
- Simple Updates: Easily overwrites older versions while automatically backing up your profiles.
- Download
XMouseButtonControlSetup.2.20.5.exe. - Double-click the file to open the guided installation wizard.
- Select install folder (default:
C:\Program Files\Highresolution Enterprises\X-Mouse Button Control). - Click Finish and run XMBC from the Windows system tray.
Standalone Portable Edition
File: XMouseButtonControl 2.20.5 Portable.zipA zero-installation compressed package. It keeps all program binaries and user configuration files strictly inside a single folder without modifying registry keys.
- No Admin Rights Needed: Runs directly on corporate computers, library PCs, or guest accounts.
- USB Flash Drive Ready: Carry your customized mouse profiles across multiple workstations.
- Zero System Residue: Deleting the folder removes 100% of the application footprint.
- Download
XMouseButtonControl 2.20.5 Portable.zip. - Extract the ZIP contents into any folder or USB flash drive path.
- Execute
XMouseButtonControl.exedirectly from the extracted directory. - Your profiles will automatically save locally as
XMBCSettings.xml.
XMBCSettings.xml configuration file directly to your target installation directory.
File Integrity & Security Assurance
We prioritize your system security. Verify file checksums, review automated scan statuses, and learn how to address heuristic antivirus flags.
🛡️ How to Verify File Checksums
To ensure your downloaded package has not been altered or corrupted during transit, verify its cryptographic hash against official build signatures using Windows PowerShell:
- Clean Build Guarantee: Free of adware, toolbars, or hidden background telemetry.
- Digital Code Signing: Executable signed by Highresolution Enterprises.
⚠️ Antivirus & SmartScreen False Positives
Because X-Mouse Button Control utilizes low-level Windows API hooks to capture physical mouse input globally, aggressive heuristic scanners may occasionally flag it as a false positive.
Click “More Info” on the warning dialog and select “Run Anyway”.
- All release binaries are cross-scanned with 60+ engine signatures via VirusTotal prior to distribution.
Download & Installation FAQ
Find clear answers to common questions regarding downloading, updating, portable profile management, and post-installation setup.
Q. How do I update my existing XMBC installation to version 2.20.5?
Simply download XMouseButtonControlSetup.2.20.5.exe and run the installer directly. It will automatically detect your existing installation, update the application files, and preserve all your active mouse profiles without requiring any manual setup re-configuration.
Q. Where are my custom mouse profiles and settings saved?
For the standard Setup Installer edition, configurations are stored in your user profile folder at %APPDATA%\Highresolution Enterprises\XMouseButtonControl\ as XMBCSettings.xml. For the Portable edition, settings are stored in the exact same directory as the extracted XMouseButtonControl.exe file.
Q. What should I do if my browser blocks the download executable?
Modern web browsers like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge may show a standard safety alert for newly downloaded .exe files. Click the options menu next to the download notification, select “Keep” or “Allow Download”, and proceed with the installation.
Q. Can I run XMBC alongside OEM mouse drivers like Logitech G HUB or Razer Synapse?
Yes. XMBC works perfectly in tandem with OEM mouse suites. To prevent button action conflicts, set your extended side buttons (Button 4 / Button 5) to “Generic / Unassigned” or “Default” in your OEM software first, allowing XMBC to intercept and process those physical button inputs directly.
Q. Is there any official cost, subscription, or registration required?
No. X-Mouse Button Control is 100% freeware developed by Highresolution Enterprises. There are no registration forms, trial limits, hidden subscription charges, or account creation prompts needed to use the software.
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