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LockInMouse : Create an invisible border on your desktop and prevent your mouse cursor from being moved outside of it, with this handy utility

Operating system
Windows 10/11
File size
302 KB
License
GPLv3
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

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Overview

What is LockInMouse?

LockInMouse : Create an invisible border on your desktop and prevent your mouse cursor from being moved outside of it, with this handy utility

In depth

A closer look at LockInMouse

Those who have multiple monitors know how easy it is to accidentally move the mouse cursor to the display you rarely, if ever use. This is particularly irritating if it is an info screen that never needs to be accessed.LockInMouse is a useful open-source application that enables you to create an invisible border on your desktop, preventing your mouse cursor from moving outside of it. It runs quietly in the system tray and is relatively easy to configure.

Constrain mouse movement on your desktop

When launching the application, you are presented with a simple window where you need to enter the desired coordinates. By setting the top, bottom, left and right limits, you can determine where the mouse cursor should be allowed to move.If the numbers are a bit confusing, just click the Show Mouse Position button to see the cursor’s X and Y position at any time. Once you have reached the part of the desktop that should be off limits, just get the number and enter it in the appropriate field.

Unobtrusive app that requires no installation

While it is not fully portable, the application can be used immediately after unpacking the downloaded archive. It is advisable to set up a global hotkey that can be used to disable the app at any time, even if you can’t access the main window.After the configurations have been completed, you can minimize the program to the system tray and get on with your work. You can add LockInMouse to the startup list, as well as specify whether the limiter should be enabled automatically.

Simple method of keeping your mouse cursor where you want it

In a nutshell, LockInMouse is a straightforward, lightweight and fairly intuitive application that does exactly what its name implies. It allows you to constrain mouse movement on your desktop by creating an invisible border, and it stays in the background without getting in your way.

Requirements

System requirements

Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP

Verdict

Should you download LockInMouse?

LockInMouse runs on Windows 10/11 and is available under the GPLv3 license — the installer is 302 KB. We’ve catalogued it under General.

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At a glance

LockInMouse specifications

Category
General
Publisher
Peter B
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Requirements
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
License
GPLv3
Operating system
Windows 10/11
File size
302 KB
Price
Free
Page views
513

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