help! do i need a new mouse?

[MadJack]

all of a sudden my mouse is VERY sensitive. it double clicks everything. i go to close one window and it closes 3 or 4 (bop-bop-bop-bop). WTF is wrong? it sends mail multiple times too and i can't drag and drop ANYTHING, it just clicks it open. do i need a new mouse? i went into control panel and checked the adjustments, made new adjustments, changed them back, etc. does not help. i'm getting ready to smash the damn thing.

new mouse?

oh, i cleaned it too.

 

[ryson]

Jack,

How old is it? I have had them go out in 6 mos., probably just time to buy a new one. I always have an extra mouse & keyboard around the house for just such an event.

 

[MadJack]

about 2 years old. i never had a mouse go bad though but i can't think of anything else it could be. bad clicker i guess.

thanks

 

[Felonious Monk]

Jack,

I think I've had this problem before as well. Don't quite remember the resolution though.

First, double click on Mouse in the Control Panel. Find "Files and Folders" on the Buttons tab and make sure that "Double clickk to open an item" is checked rather than Single click. Also, be sure the Double click speed arrow is right in the middle.

Try to reboot if you haven't already. I would recommend you get an Optical mouse where you'll never have to clean it out. I have one I can send you in exchange for a MadJack's shirt.

 

[MadJack]

the only thing i didn't try was rebooting. gonna try that now. sorry about the shirt but my wife packed them. when i find them, yours will be on the way.

thanks

 

[MadJack]

reboot did the trick. imagine that!

:thumb: thanks!

 

[ryson]

when in doubt...reboot

 

[DOGS THAT BARK]

Jack Go out and get you a Logitech cordless mouse. Best think since sliced bread. My parrott kept chewing my cords in two.Goes crazy now trying to find it.LOL
PS Thanks for tip on international rates. Beats the hell out of $18.75 I spent last time for 5 minutes

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

Goes crazy now trying to find it.LOL

LMAO!!!!