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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: Axeoasis on December 19, 2015, 10:58:22 PM

Title: LED Mouse Standby
Post by: Axeoasis on December 19, 2015, 10:58:22 PM

---I know that the main subject here is with the a hardware item, but what i need is software.---

Hello all!  :)

I recently ordered a new mouse and keyboard combo off amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/BlueFinger%C2%AE-Adjustable-Keyboard-Automatic-Metamorphic/dp/B00P0YRMRK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_15?ie=UTF8&dpID=51LCCo2o5wL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1DGVX2T8JB2M6EYGXSFD

Whist looking through the reviews i noticed that there was only one persistent issue with the mouse; it doesn't turn off during standby and it's pretty bright. This isn't a huge issue, but since it's a bright mouse it will be a problem when i'm trying to go to bed (My desktop is in my bedroom).

What i'm wanting is something (Preferably software) that will shut off the specific USB port that the mouse is plugged into whenever the computer goes into standby mode. I was wondering if there was any sort of software that would help me with this?

I'm using a Dell Inspiron 530s with Windows 7 Ultimate just in case.

I'm going to bed for tonight as it's pretty late for me, but i'll check this post in the morning. Thanks guys!

Title: Re: LED Mouse Standby
Post by: John1397 on January 02, 2016, 08:40:24 PM

Might just have to unplug.

Title: Re: LED Mouse Standby
Post by: Geek-9pm on January 03, 2016, 02:44:27 AM

Don't use standby. Set your system to shut down at bedtime and turn back on in the morning. This will turn of the mouse light fully and help save electricity.

Title: Re: LED Mouse Standby
Post by: patio on January 03, 2016, 07:55:09 AM

Cover it with a washcloth.

Title: Re: LED Mouse Standby
Post by: soybean on January 03, 2016, 11:55:57 AM

Why not just shutdown your computer overnight?

Title: Re: LED Mouse Standby
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 03, 2016, 02:08:12 PM

In Device Manager, for your USB hub devices, you'll want to open their properties and make sure that "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".

However, this won't be enough. Windows is "smart" enough to provide power to devices, even in sleep mode, if they are capable of waking the system, such as keyboards or mice. So in order for the mouse to be shut down during sleep, you'll have to crack open the properties for the mouse and make sure that "Allow this device to wake the computer" is unchecked.

Of course, this means you won't be able to use the mouse to wake up the computer.