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";s:4:"text";s:19822:"Over the past couple of months I have tried every PowerShell script / scannow and driver update that I could find, tried many suggested control panel settings, installed and ran MANY antivirus programs, replaced batteries, left batteries out for an evening, tried multiple wireless mouses, used different USB ports, and yes… even allowed a full MS software upgrade. Windows will treat the mouse button as held down until you click again. Under “Select your primary button,” ensure the option is set to “Left.” On Windows 7, head to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse and ensure “Switch primary and secondary buttons” isn’t checked. Oh yes, and this is a Logitech M-RAA93. re-tensioning a spring in a Logitech Performance MX mouse, control your mouse cursor from your keyboard, scanning your system files for corruption, How to Restart a Google TV Streaming Device, How to Control the Exposure in the iPhone’s Camera App, How to Add Folder Shortcuts to the Start Menu’s Left Sidebar on Windows 10, How to Force Users to Change Their Passwords on Linux, © 2020 LifeSavvy Media. Select File and Create new task. Being a hardware and software guy from back to the ’70’s I took it apart and cleaned the contacts and validated continuity. The solution depends on what program you are trying to use these buttons in. This is intended for left-handed people using a right-handed mouse. The SFC checks all Windows files and makes any repairs if it finds issues. If your mouse’s left-click button is sticking, isn’t consistently responding, or is accidentally double-clicking, this often indicates a hardware problem with the mouse. This means that using your extra buttons will have no effect by default. Games and programs: There are a few different kernel level drivers that handle USB device input for games and programs but most will only recognize up to mouse 5 (left click, right click, scroll wheel click, side button 1, side button 2). Your email address will not be published. This means that using your extra buttons will have no effect by default. This solution often works if the side buttons stopped working immediately after installing/updating iCUE. Sometimes you can trigger Windows to pick up the mouse again if you plug it into a different USB slot. Thank you for assistance in advance, Matt. It occasionally happens in programs too. Make sure ‘Switch primary and secondary buttons’ is not checked. After a few Windows versions that, shall we say, attracted some negative feedback from the user community, Microsoft finally managed to pull the rabbit out of the hat with Windows 10, a pretty solid and impressive OS that has done a lot to rehabilitate the reputation of the Redmond software giant. You just need to find out what software issue you have. Nope… none of those worked. Left click turned into right click and vice versa. Then uncheck the box and hit Apply once more. And, sure, you could try booting into Safe Mode to see if there’s a strange hardware issue. In the new window, select ‘Additional mouse options’ in the center under Related settings. This last is important. If the problem is the same when the mouse is plugged into another computer, you know you have a hardware problem. How-To Geek is where you turn when you want experts to explain technology. If you see multiple mouse devices here, repeat the process for each. You can assign macros by using SteelSeries Engine 3 with supported devices. Join over 260,000 subscribers! It should fire the mouse button back up again and have you working again within a minute or two. Our older devices use varying software packages that can be found on our downloads page. The most common macros we recommend for mice are: Key emulation macros - assigning a single keyboard key to a mouse button so you can press and hold it, Key combination macros - these macros are input one time per click and cannot be held. The prompt should change so it says ‘PS C:\windows\system32’. It’s possible that a hardware driver issue could be causing issues with recognizing your mouse button’s clicks, too. I have yet to come across a situation where one of these hasn’t fix the issue. On to plan ‘C’. Join 350,000 subscribers and get a daily digest of news, geek trivia, and our feature articles. By using SteelSeries Engine, you can also create different profiles for different games and programs, so that you do not need to constantly re-assign macros. It is likely that either the mouse buttons are not recognized as individual buttons, or there is no default action assigned to these buttons. Open a CMD window with administrator privileges as above. A Keyspan RF Remote presentation device. The solution depends on what program you are trying to use these buttons in. Operating System: Only mouse 1 and 2 (left click and right click) will have default actions assigned. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | TOS | All Rights Reserved, [Sorry for the repose… I hit “Post” before selecting the “Notify” buttons… Apologies for the SPAM], Nope… none of those worked. ctrl + C), String macros - these are macros that instantly type a set string for you with the press of one button (ie. On Windows 10, head to Settings > Devices > Mouse. You should see a list of apps being processed and the task should complete within a minute or two. Then type ‘Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth’ and hit Enter. Type ‘cmd’ into the box and check the box to create the task with administrative privileges. If the scan finds any issues, it will automatically repair them. Tell us about them below if you do. You can do so by right-clicking the Start button on Windows 10 and selecting “Device Manager.”. NOTE: And yes, MANY cold and warm reboots in-between. I have been sharing this identical post everywhere I see fit and will continue until I (hopefully) find a solution. Still same outcome. If your mouse’s left-click button is sticking, isn’t consistently responding, or is accidentally double-clicking, this often indicates a hardware problem … Or, if you’re willing to get your hands dirty, you can try repairing it yourself. In the same CMD window as above, type ‘Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup’ and hit Enter. If both mice have the same strange left-click issues, there’s definitely a software issue with your PC. You can also try connecting another mouse to your current PC. The ClickLock feature can also cause strange issues. Badabing… no problems other than I can’t use that for my presentations. With any luck, you will see a message that says ‘Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.’ You may see ‘Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations’. If your mouse works perfectly fine on another PC but doesn’t work correctly on yours, then congratulations! The most common method to gain functionality of buttons that are not assigned or recognized by default, is to use keyboard macros. If you have a wireless mouse, either plug its RF dongle into another computer or pair it via Bluetooth with another computer. Looks like it might be time to take a second bite at the Apple [grins]. Keep in mind that some problems can be spotty or intermittent, especially if the hardware is just starting to fail. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This is a little hit and miss but as it only takes ten seconds, it is worth trying as long as you have a spare USB slot. I can draw no other conclusion. If you see a message that says ‘Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.’ then you will need to manually fix the issue. Type ‘mouse’ into the Search Windows box and select ‘Configure mouse settings’. Since we launched in 2006, our articles have been read more than 1 billion times. Remember to use the opposite button! Conclusion is that M$ pushed some update that has affected how wireless mouses interface with Windows 10. I had an issue where the mouse buttons swapped sides for no reason at all. In the new window, select ‘Additional mouse options’ in the center under Related settings. The problem may be simpler than it seems—you may just need to open the mouse and clean out some dust getting in the way. Even if you don’t use the firewall, enable the service, run the command and then disable it again. Mouse buttons are rated for a certain number of clicks. Not only is Windows 10 significantly more reliable and easier to use than Windows 7 or 8, it is also better at managing PC resources and has better security to boot. But scanning your system files for corruption probably isn’t going to help. Before we start, if you’re having trouble following these tips due to mouse clicking problems, you can enable Mouse Keys by pressing Left Alt+Left Shift+Num Lock. To test this, open the Device Manager. Many other websites offer a wide variety of troubleshooting tips that we doubt are helpful. If your mouse is out of warranty, well, it may be time to buy a new mouse. Required fields are marked *. Apps are tied very closely to Windows Firewall for some reason. After that, the physical mechanism in the mouse button wears down, and it stops working correctly. He's written about technology for nearly a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Expand the “Mice and other pointing devices” section, locate your mouse, right-click it, and select “Update Driver.” Click “Search automatically for updated driver software,” and Windows will attempt to find new drivers that match the mouse. In our experience, most mouse left-click (or right-click) issues point to hardware failure. Here is my saga…Howdy, and before I get singed for not searching and reviewing posts please know that I have. Last ditch (with dread, but needed to troubleshoot), a wired mouse. Even something as simple as a mouse button can fail. The above article may contain affiliate links, which help support How-To Geek. All mouse buttons will eventually fail if you use them enough. The exact process will vary depending on your model of mouse and precisely what’s broken. 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