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Mouse Problem!!!

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/mouse-problem.77912/

Zangetsu
Zangetsu Original post #1
Jan 10, 2008 at 2:36 PM
I have a problem with my mouse....as its is 3 years old.....:(

When I left click (one click) on any icon or program it gets opened....
I think it has become too sensitive to touch...

And if I double-click two instances of the program gets opened
(so :mad:annoying)

I have checked the clicking settings everything was fine....


Pls help.....its a hardware problem I think so....:confused:
kayos
kayos #2
Jan 10, 2008 at 2:45 PM
as u say u have checked the clikking setting, i think its time for a heroes farewell ..
three years are good enough ..
but pls try it on some other pc before adieus....
nvidia
nvidia #3
Jan 10, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Goto Folder options and see if "Single click to open an item" is checked or not.
If its enabled, then disable it.:)
kayos
kayos #4
Jan 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM
dude he said settings are fine ..
besides 3 yrs .. it can be the hardware too...
topgear
topgear #5
Jan 12, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Simple Solution - Buy a new mouse :D ! ! !
slugger
slugger #6
Jan 12, 2008 at 5:15 PM
if ur mouse is one of those older ones with a roller ball in it, i suggest dat u clean that compartment where d ball is placed

there will b 3 rollers in that compartment, clean it gently using a moistened cotton bud

and clean d ball by keeping it dippped in mild detergent solution for sometime and den wash it and dry it thoroughyl

i got a 8-yr old 3-button serial port mouse that i often use without problem
just do wat i described above
anand1
anand1 #7
Jan 12, 2008 at 5:34 PM
ya u can have the tips of the Slugger as well but i think go for the replacement as a new USB or PS/2 mouce will not cost much and will solve ur problem as well.
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #8
Jan 12, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Get a new mouse dude......doesnt cost much too..... nice n simple solution to your problem
~Phenom~
~Phenom~ #9
Jan 12, 2008 at 10:18 PM
slugger said:
if ur mouse is one of those older ones with a roller ball in it, i suggest dat u clean that compartment where d ball is placed

there will b 3 rollers in that compartment, clean it gently using a moistened cotton bud

and clean d ball by keeping it dippped in mild detergent solution for sometime and den wash it and dry it thoroughyl

i got a 8-yr old 3-button serial port mouse that i often use without problem
 just do wat i described above
Click to expand...
8 Years and still going strong ???:shock: amazing...:p

I just changed my 3 years old optical mouse with a new one . Old one was now giving me issues with right clicking.
slugger
slugger #10
Jan 12, 2008 at 10:35 PM
yup thats right it came with my very first computer that we bot in 1998 [will complete 9 this year]---Logitech three button mouse [serial port]

this along with my keyboard has never been changed in any of my 4 upgrades