HELP! Left-clicks locking up Firefox 3.0.1

[Number57]

I'm forced to use Opera today (not such a bad thing, but) because last night Firefox started acting weird. Clicking more than once on ANYTHING in Firefox causes it to freeze, and nothing works but hitting CTRL ALT DEL, then canceling out, and you can click again. Once. Or twice if I'm lucky.

Anyone else having this issue?

[Yo-Yo]

Switch to IE7...

[brityank]

You should learn to search the Internet to resolve problems like those; here's the one for your Mouse:

IBM^® Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit)

Mouse balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.

It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items.

To re-order, specify one of the following:

P/N 33F8462 - Domestic Mouse Balls
P/N 33F8461 - Foreign Mouse Balls

You're welcome.

[TomGuy]

You should learn to search the Internet to resolve problems like those; here's the one for your Mouse:

I would, but for $10, I got one at Walmart.

If the mouse problem is not mechanical, it usually is just built-up lint and grime that collects around the various wheels inside the mouse shell.

[Fire_on_High]

I’ve seen some weirdness with FF3. My K6-3 450 mhz box crashed constantly, even when I installed it on a brand new Windows install that only had the most minimal work done to make it usable..SP4, security rollup, video drivers, and firewall.

Same exact OS, same apps as I used both originally and on the install after the format, different box...AthlonXP 3000+ this time, I think I’ve had ONE crash in the entire time I’ve used it, and that was about the second day, due to my own recklessness.

Hubby’s box runs it stable, but can’t run Flash off one specific site no matter what. AthlonXP 3800+, same OS yet again...all boxes running 2k Pro, SP4 with security rollup.

Who knows?

I stopped looking into why the oldest box was such a problem since it got retired when the gaming rig was replaced with a very nice new box, and the former gaming rig is now my new personal box.