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    HELP! Right-click won't work

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bjdelro, Sep 1, 2006.

  1. bjdelro

    bjdelro Notebook Consultant

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    hi, there seems to be a problem with my right click. I try arranging my programs list from the start menu. I usually right-click on one of the icons, and choose sort by name from the drop down menu. But i cant seem to make it work now. No matter how much i press the right-click, the list won't show anymore. But when i do the same on the desktop, it works perfectly. Why's this so? Help please!
     
    bjdelro, Sep 1, 2006
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  2. Amber

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    try reinstalling your touchpad drivers. Also check your touchpad settings (control panel -->mouse)

    I don't have an explanation as to what is going on, but at least this gives you a place to start.
     
    Amber, Sep 1, 2006
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    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    Right click the start menu. Go to Properties. Go to the Start Menu tab. Click customize. Go to the advanced tab. Make sure "Enable Drag and Drop" is check. If not ckeck it. Apply. Ok. This should fix your problem.
     
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    got it. thanks!
     
    bjdelro, Sep 2, 2006
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    No problem. Ran into the problem myself and was mystified too. Google will always be your friend. :)
     
    Qhs, Sep 2, 2006
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