Keyboard issue

Question

How to fix Double click opens file properties. After installing new windows 11 on TM1 laptop

Answer 1

Double clicking a file should not open its property dialog, the keyboard shortcut for that is Alt + Enter.

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Is this problem happening with all files in File Explorer?

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Bring up the on-screen keyboard, is it indicated on that keyboard that any keys are pressed even though oyu are not pressing the keys?

Answer 2

On Windows 11, double-clicking a file should open it, not its Properties. The behavior described matches a known issue in earlier Windows versions where double-clicking while certain UI elements were visible caused Properties to open instead of the normal action.

On Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2, this was fixed by installing a specific update rollup. For a new Windows 11 installation showing similar behavior, follow general mouse/keyboard troubleshooting and ensure all updates are installed:

1. Check mouse and hardware connections
   1. Unplug the mouse (or USB receiver if wireless), wait a few seconds, then plug it back in.
   2. Try a different USB port.
   3. If using a USB hub, ensure it has power or plug the mouse directly into the PC.
   4. Verify the mouse cable or receiver is not damaged.
   5. If using a battery-powered mouse, replace or fully charge the batteries.
2. Test with another mouse
   • Connect a different mouse and check whether double-click still opens Properties. If the issue disappears, the original mouse hardware may be faulty.
3. Install all Windows Updates
   • Go to Settings → Windows Update and install all available updates, then restart. This ensures any known input-related issues are patched.

If the problem persists only in specific apps (for example, Office or WPF-based applications), also ensure those apps are fully updated, as some input issues are app-specific.

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References:

• Mouse and keyboard problems in Windows
• Properties of an item opens randomly when you double-click the item in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2