computer help

[jimfr]

Recently I have been having trouble with my mouse clicks. It seems to register a double click no matter how quickly I press it. Is there some setting that was changed with update downloads that are forced by the computer?

[TexasGunLover]

What type of pointing device? How old is the device?

[deport]

Replace the battery and see if that helps.

[Revel]

First step is to try a different mouse. I believe there are click speed setting in windows. Not sure how they would have changed on you though.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/reset-mouse-settings-in-windows-10/8eda0608-4d88-4623-998f-f44349d504a4

[jonno]

Have you tried a different mouse? I had a similar issue - the clicker was just worn out.

[rarestia]

Try a new battery if it’s wireless. Otherwise, the click actuator may be toast. This is common in retail mice. If you want a mouse meant to take a high amount of clicking, invest in a gaming mouse. The actuators are heavy duty compared to your run of the mill retail pointing device.

[V_TWIN]

Also try going to

-my computer

-Settings

-Mouse other devices

-Look through the mouse settings

Might be set to double click

[BBQToadRibs2]

I just replaced my wireless mouse for much the same reason. Insta fix. The problem was a worn out mouse, not software.

$12-$25 Best Buy.

[Safrguns]

>>> Have you tried a different mouse? I had a similar issue - the clicker was just worn out.

This was my guess.

Try clicking on the very front edge of the mouse button to provide more leverage to the worn clicker.

If it double clicks easier there, it’s worn.

[gitmo]

I’d say either a dirty contact in your mouse or you need a new mouse.

[jimfr]

thanks to all for the quick replies

[CharlesOConnell]

I just had a desk fan that was freezing up, I fixed it with spray contact cleaner, with a red pipette. A multi-use product that lasts years.

[revetment]

Had that myself. As others have already ably stated, the easiest to do is replace battery. Then it’s often a mouse gone bad. Good luck.

[McBuff]

It’s time to replace your mouse. . .the metal piece that acts as a spring gets fatigued. . .in fact my mouse is starting to do the same thing right now.

[PAR35]

Probably a worn out mouse. Get a cheap replacement and see if the problem is resolved.

[SkyDancer]

Sorry to jump in but I have a quick technical question: when shutting down my computer I get the message about closing the program(s) that are preventing the shutdown but it doesn’t say which ones. How can I shut them down if they’re not mentioned?

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

I am a coder, as in programmer. You have likely worn out the micro switch for that mouse button. Try the mouse on another computer if you have one to confirm. I have done it many many times. Buy a new mouse. In the mean time before you have the mouse, bang the heck out of that button a few times. It sometimes does a short term fix (or breaks it completely).

[drSteve78]

It sometimes does a short term fix (or breaks it completely)

Justifyable Equipment Slapping

[MercyFlush]

One person got this right: you.

Bravo!

[logi_cal869]

Regardless whether it’s a corded or cordless mouse, the pointing device is not magically connected directly to the cursor on the screen: The cursor is driven by software acting upon your actions upon the sensors/switches in the mouse.

Yes, the likely culprit is the microswitch under your mouse button, but the software (the ‘driver’) may also be at fault. Even corded mice have an embedded Windows driver which controls the mouse actions upon the screen cursor.

Since you don’t mention it, I suggest not ignoring the driver settings.

If you figure out how to navigate to the Control Panel (I’m assuming this is Windows, regardless which version), look for the “Mouse” category and observe the available settings, including ‘double-click speed’.

If you do not see “Mouse” under the Control Panel, look for a “View by” dropdown in the upper-right of the window and click on it, selecting ‘large icons’; this will reveal the full suite of Control Panel options, including “mouse”.

If you have a cordless mouse and replace it, the new device will come with its own driver. Just follow the installation instructions and install the ‘driver’ which comes with the mouse. Failing to install the new driver potentially will result in the same problem if it was software, not hardware related.

But you may very well resolve your problem by adjusting the ‘doubleclick’ speed (typically located under the ‘buttons’ tab) since you make no mention of having tried to adjust it and I’m making absolutely no assumptions on your knowledge of the Windows operating system, including hardware settings. It is possible that an update or other anomaly affected your doubleclick speed, causing your problem.

Good luck :)