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    Small Problem, Driving me nuts

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hyperlucid, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. hyperlucid

    hyperlucid Newbie

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    I bought a Compaq 762NR Laptop on sale at Staples.

    Its running Windows Vista

    when I place the mouse pointer over a link or button, it automatically clicks it frequently.

    How the heck do I stop This!!! :eek:
     
    hyperlucid, Jul 9, 2008
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  2. Danja

    Danja Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you sure you're not gently tapping it when you drag it over? I had the same problem. Methinks your touchpad sensitivity is too high. Try finding your touchpad options (through control panel or touchpad application; I'm not familiar with the software on compaq laptops) and turning the sensitivity on it down. Also see if it as any "anti-accidental click" features.
     
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    hyperlucid Newbie

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    Thanks Danja,

    It was a setting with the synaptics pointing device software.

    there is a feature called tapping where if you tap the touchpad fast it will act just like clicking the button.

    I went through the control panel and disabled it..
     
    hyperlucid, Jul 9, 2008
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  4. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I have always had mine disabled for the last 9 years because of same problem. I am athletic enough to move my finger 1 or 2 inches and click the button.
     
    powerpack, Jul 9, 2008
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