Right Click Menu and more not working

Question

A few days ago, perhaps following an Update, the Right Click Menu stopped working as well as the Double Tap on my Synaptics built in Glide Pad.

I have tried to update the driver using the Device Manager Built In driver utility as well as going to Synaptics website and looking for a driver. No driver changes appear to be needed and nothing is changed.

I still have the same problems - no Right Click drop-down Menu (which I now realize is use ALL the time), as well as a couple of left Click functions.

I checked the mouse settings to insure the buttons had not been transposed by accident - it was not and I also checked the Tap Options and all were right.

I also ran SFC & DISM but no errors were found. Tiried to run Chkdsk /r but was told Chkdsk was not recognized! I'm at a loss.

TIA -

Answer 1

Bingo! I followed the link you provided & the 1st suggestion they made was that I try using the "Shift + F10" keys to manually open the right context menu. I tried, it opened, and was told that indicates a problem with the Mouse Driver or the Mouse itself. So, for the time being, I can use "Shift+F10" to open the right context manully until I find out if I have a spare mouse. Thanks so much for the help - exactly what I needed.

Answer 2

Dear l_turn9,for this backspace key issue I recommend you to try the methods given in the link below:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/backspace-key-on...

Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft sites. The pages appear to provide accurate and secure information. Watch out for ads on websites that may advertise products that are often classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Goods). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the websites before deciding to download and install it.

Hope it helps, see you soon!

Answer 3

THanks again for the Help with my Right Click issue. Today I realized I am having other issues as well. When using my Keyboard I am in the habit of using the Backspace key by holding it down and seeing it move across a large number of spaces quickly. Now, it seems like I must tap it once for every backspace. The same is happening to my Arrow keys, they only click one space at a time when I hold it down. Same for the Space Bar - I only get one click at a time whether I hold it down or tap it repeatedly. I should mention, my glide pad/mouse buttons and the keyboard are both connected..

I will definnately use the "Shift F10" work-around for my Right context issue but I am curious that the "R Context/Backspace/Arrows/Space Bar" all developing problems at the same time. Is it possible the Update make any changes that would affect all 4 tools at the the time? Or a change in the Registry? (I don't mess with the Registry). Also, just noticed that Double Clicking things like the Slider at the far Right is no longer grabbed by the mouse and dragged. Don't know if that counts as a 5th problem or just a part of the

BTW, I used Device Manager to check for any issues with my various devices and they all say they are using the most up to date Drivers available.

TIA -

Answer 4

Dear l_turn9,I understand that the link helped you in some way;

In this case, I kindly ask you to mark the question as "Resolved" so that it can help other people with the same problem;

I am very happy to help you;

See you soon!

Answer 5

Hello l_turn9, welcome to the Microsoft community, I'll be happy to help you today;

I understand that after the update the context menu of the right mouse button is not appearing;

Initially I recommend that you try the methods provided in the link below:

https://gearupwindows.com/fix-right-click-conte....

Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft sites. The pages appear to provide accurate and secure information. Watch out for ads on websites that may advertise products that are often classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Goods). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the websites before deciding to download and install it.

Hope this helps, see you soon!