Single click not working

DebAmstutz · March 28, 2012, 10:22:49 AM

This might be a really dumb question, but that rarely stops me from asking...starting sometime yesterday, when I single click on "File" on IE to get to the "exit" item on that menu, I see the list of items and then it instantly disappears. The same thing happens with "Favorites" but not "Tools" and "Help" and it doesn't happen every time. I can't think of anything out of the ordinary that was done yesterday except shutting down the workstation because I was getting scanning errors a few times and turning everything off seems to clear those out. Is there a setting somewhere that could've gone awry? I've never noticed it happen any other time I've shut down the workstation. Or could this be an early indication that I need a new mouse?

I also noticed that when trying to highlight a word or phrase to delete it from an email or other item, the highlight won't stay highlighted. Is that related to the situation described above?

Thanks for any thoughts!

Mark · March 28, 2012, 10:24:17 AM

Have you tried a different mouse yet? I'd just grab one from somewhere else to try and see if it's different.

DebAmstutz · March 28, 2012, 10:47:19 AM

I didn't think there was another mouse available to try, but luckily for me, someone is gone today and I "borrowed" their mouse and it would appear that the mouse is the issue. I haven't had a problem with the other mouse. I guess I know what I'll be doing over lunch - shopping for a new mouse!

Bloody Jack Kidd · March 28, 2012, 10:59:17 AM

Mark scores with a Layer 1 fix.

Jan Regnier · March 28, 2012, 11:40:51 AM

Be sure to get a wireless mouse (if you don't already have one)....

DebAmstutz · March 28, 2012, 12:06:18 PM

I have no interest in a wireless mouse. A couple of people here have them and their function is not nearly as smooth as that of the wired mice.

Hans Manhave · March 28, 2012, 12:07:45 PM

Quote from: Jan Regnier on March 28, 2012, 11:40:51 AM
Be sure to get a wireless mouse (if you don't already have one)....

I received my first wireless mouse as a gift from an agency in Santa Monica after having helped them move away from MultiLink to PC-MOS/386. I don't recall who they were. Maybe they need to be signed up to AU so Lance & Bob can have more company.

(Amazing how I tied two threads together)

Mark · March 28, 2012, 12:25:09 PM

Quote from: Bloody Jack Kidd on March 28, 2012, 10:59:17 AM
Mark scores with a Layer 1 fix.

Sometimes I'm quick to think of Layer 1 last and then kick myself when I realize it later. I recently wasted a LOT of time on a loose cable, which I probably posted about here, and am trying to remember more often what they teach you on day one of most any technical class: ALWAYS CHECK THE PHYSICAL LAYER FIRST. lol

Charlie Charbonneau · March 28, 2012, 12:51:39 PM

Depends on the mouse I guess.. I <3 my logitech wireless laser meeses! I miss my old thumb trackball though.

Quote from: DebAmstutz on March 28, 2012, 12:06:18 PM
I have no interest in a wireless mouse. A couple of people here have them and their function is not nearly as smooth as that of the wired mice.

Jan Regnier · March 28, 2012, 12:54:33 PM

I love my wireless mice too..... wouldn't have a mouse with a tail!

Lance Bateman · March 28, 2012, 01:24:04 PM

Had wireless mouse and keyboard at home - and got REALLY tired of having to replace batteries.

Gene Foraker · March 28, 2012, 01:45:54 PM

Quote from: Lance Bateman on March 28, 2012, 01:24:04 PM
Had wireless mouse and keyboard at home - and got REALLY tired of having to replace batteries.

My wireless keyboard and mice seem to last over 6 months, maybe averaging about 9 mo between battery replacements. That is with fairly heavy usage.

Alice Mooney · March 28, 2012, 01:54:41 PM

Quote from: Gene Foraker on March 28, 2012, 01:45:54 PM
Quote from: Lance Bateman on March 28, 2012, 01:24:04 PM
Had wireless mouse and keyboard at home - and got REALLY tired of having to replace batteries.

My wireless keyboard and mice seem to last over 6 months, maybe averaging about 9 mo between battery replacements. That is with fairly heavy usage.

same here - batteries last pretty long time

Jan Regnier · March 28, 2012, 01:56:11 PM

Quote from: Alice on March 28, 2012, 01:54:41 PM
Quote from: Gene Foraker on March 28, 2012, 01:45:54 PM
Quote from: Lance Bateman on March 28, 2012, 01:24:04 PM
Had wireless mouse and keyboard at home - and got REALLY tired of having to replace batteries.

My wireless keyboard and mice seem to last over 6 months, maybe averaging about 9 mo between battery replacements. That is with fairly heavy usage.
same here - batteries last pretty long time

Me too....I have had to replace batteries here in the office only 1x a year so far..... same for home.

DebAmstutz · March 28, 2012, 04:19:05 PM

Well I ended up with a wireless mouse after all - it was the least cost. I can't justify spending $20 of someone else's money just to get what I want. So far, it's working well, not the jumpiness I've experienced with other wireless mice here. At least it's purple...LOL...one of my favorite colors.

Alice Mooney · March 28, 2012, 10:02:55 PM

Did you get a Logitech?

Lance Bateman · March 28, 2012, 10:07:34 PM

Alice - should have known you'd still be working. Sort of echoes in here after noon Hawaii time (not sure what time that would be for you).

Alice Mooney · March 28, 2012, 11:42:04 PM

Lance - was around 7pm. very tired

DebAmstutz · March 29, 2012, 08:28:06 AM

No, Alice, it's a Microsoft mouse. It was $9.99+tax.