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Mouse right and left click working intermittently after fresh install of windows 10

Anonymous
2021-08-05T10:22:03+00:00

I was having an issue where my mouse right or left click was not working on certain parts of my screen, it would work on taskbar but not on browser during a few minute spam, and then it would reverse. sometimes i can move windows or open a right click menu and something i can't. but at the same time it would work somewhere else like on the taskbar but not on the browser window. or it would work on windows explorer but not not the desktop at same time. I did a full fresh re-installation of windows and the issue persisted. I tried reinstalling again using a new Microsoft account to make a total new user and the issue happened again. I tried multiple mice, i tried numerous combinations of keyboards and mice and using different usb ports and the probelm still comes up. i really don't know what do to do and it makes no sense to me at all.

any help would be greatly appreciate beacuse i feel like i tried everything

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-08-05T10:28:20+00:00

    open run by Pressing Windows + R to show it.

    then type Main.cpl and press enter

    you must see this

    Toggle the Switch Primary Secondary Buttons

    Press apply and then Ok

    Check if the problem is solved

    Hope that it helps

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-08-09T08:18:34+00:00

    This is a very frustrating issue indeed. Right now, I can use the mouse in the browser, but not in the Windows Settings window. The buttons are highlighted when hovering over them, but the mouse click has no effect. I have two Windows 10 installations where it is happening, wired mouse, wireless mouse, any combination, I get intermittent, random behavior. This problem started approximately a week ago.

    This may be associated with one of the recent monthly cumulative updates. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-08-05T11:04:06+00:00

    Hi FrankRollo -

    I understand that you're having some issues right now. I'm Jerico, and I'd be more than happy to help you today.

    How did you perform the reinstallation of your windows? Is it the Reset this PC on settings? In the meantime, please try to perform the methods below and check if any of the methods will fix your concern.

    Method 1: Update Driver

    1. Open run box by pressing Windows Key + R and type devmgmt.msc then hit enter
    2. Locate and expand Mice and other pointing devices
    3. Right-click HID-compliant mouse and select Update driver
    4. Select Search automatically for drivers
    5. Wait for the process to complete, once completed, restart your computer and check if it resolves your issue.

    Method 2: Roll-back driver

    1. Open run box by pressing Windows Key + R and type devmgmt.msc then hit enter
    2. Locate and expand Mice and other pointing devices
    3. Right-click HID-compliant mouse and select Update driver
    4. Select Browse my computer for drivers
    5. Select Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
    6. Select any older driver from the list and click next
    7. Wait for the process to complete, once completed, restart your computer and check if it resolves your issue.

    Feel free to reach back if you need any further assistance.

    Hope this help. Have a good day.

    Thank you,

    Jerico T.

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