no double click

ih8bills · 09-12-2005, 08:58 AM

I have a weird one... A friend's IBM Thinkpad T22 has no double-click function... to open anything-- files/folders/programs you MUST right-click/select "open" I have tried 3 different mouses two PS 2, one optical, checked all settings I can think of.

he's running Win 98 SE all patches applied
Zone alarm free
AVG free
the OS was preloaded-- bought it second hand-- I don't know Win 98 that well either... just thought I'd see if anyone recognized this problem-- it's driving me up a wall.

Geekgirl · 09-13-2005, 05:52 AM

Hello and Welcome to TSF

Have you checked in the mouse properties?

ih8bills · 09-13-2005, 08:11 AM

Yes I've checked properties, tried setting them differently/returning to the original settings. No good --also the settings wouldn't apply to 3 different mice--one of them an optical mouse--different driver entirely. I suspect it's
a corrupted OS file --it's the only thing that makes sense, unless theres a problem with the motherboard circuit itself. I just didn't know if someone with more Win 98 experience than I would recognize the problem-- I searched M$ knowledge-base, I googled for the problem, nothing. I went prettymuch straight to WinXP when I started out so I don't know some of the "old tricks" out there. I just want to avoid a reinstall if possible.

Geekgirl · 09-13-2005, 08:15 AM

Run the System File Checker

Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:

sfc /scannow ( sfc if not reconized)

This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem. You will need your Windows cd.

ih8bills · 09-14-2005, 05:29 AM

I'm gonna pray my friend HAS his original discs-- as I said this was a second-hand laptop purchase-- probably some corporation upgrading their models. I have no idea what he has for software-- might be one of those blasted "recovery discs".... or he might not have anything, I just don't know. I do know how to run the file-checker... so that's what I'll try next.

The problem with the double-click probably won't bother him-- he's just going to use this thing for school. Word-processing/note taking, etc. The laptop was obtained for him by a co-worker who unfortunately passed away last year. (leukemia) So we can't even find out where,exactly, he bought the machine. I'm just really a perfectionist when it comes to me working on a 'puter for someone... I want it to be running it's best when I return it.
I'll find out what he has today-- let you know how we make out

Thanks for your help.

Geekgirl · 09-14-2005, 07:44 PM

Is the computer using any mouse cursor? Some people like those fancy cursors

ih8bills · 09-16-2005, 12:44 PM

No, nothing like that is installed --other than windows defaults ... this laptop has never been used by the current owner-- he's just gone back to school -- it had sat in a closet --unused-- for probably 2 years. I ran windows update- and there were somnething like 15 updates... I installed the ones that were security/operating system related. Updated drivers, etc. I have a high-speed connection --he does not, yet. Though he will soon. Also he is somewhat "technically challenged" when it comes to operating systems/hardware problems. I just "built" him a desktop -- from a barebones kit + other hardware (HD/Video card/soundcard) -- but like my desktop-- that one also has Win XP--so I'm a lot more comfortable with it. Win 98 I ran for LESS than 3 months in my whole life-- and that was when I was just starting out 6-7 years ago. I went directly to XP and never looked back... I'm trying to learn, but.... troubleshooting oddball probs is never easy-- even less so-- when you know enough to get you in real trouble... but not enough to get yourself OUT.

Geekgirl · 09-16-2005, 01:59 PM

Have you tried a usb mouse yet? Is there a reason your not using the mousepad?

ih8bills · 09-16-2005, 06:38 PM

yes -- I already tried a usb mouse--the optical mouse I first mentioned --was usb --that's why I say that this is probably an OS problem --as in something corrupted-- not just a settings issue. I tied 2 different PS2 mouses AND a USB Optical mouse that was working fine three minutes prior to me hooking it to the laptop. And I am using a mouse-pad... A PC toys "gamer's" pad to be exact -- rigid with a slightly rough surface. Never a problem with that either-- used it for years. I wondered if someone knew of a quick-fix registry edit, or some quirk of win98 that caused this. I'm trying to avoid a reinstall, you know?

09-12-2005, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
ih8bills Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New England Posts: 11 OS: WIN XP HOME SP3	no double click I have a weird one... A friend's IBM Thinkpad T22 has no double-click function... to open anything-- files/folders/programs you MUST right-click/select "open" I have tried 3 different mouses two PS 2, one optical, checked all settings I can think of. he's running Win 98 SE all patches applied Zone alarm free AVG free the OS was preloaded-- bought it second hand-- I don't know Win 98 that well either... just thought I'd see if anyone recognized this problem-- it's driving me up a wall.

09-13-2005, 05:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,186 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Hello and Welcome to TSF Have you checked in the mouse properties? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

09-13-2005, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,186 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Run the System File Checker Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in: sfc /scannow ( sfc if not reconized) This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem. You will need your Windows cd. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

09-14-2005, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,186 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Is the computer using any mouse cursor? Some people like those fancy cursors __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

09-16-2005, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,186 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Have you tried a usb mouse yet? Is there a reason your not using the mousepad? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

09-13-2005, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
ih8bills Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New England Posts: 11 OS: WIN XP HOME SP3	Yes I've checked properties, tried setting them differently/returning to the original settings. No good --also the settings wouldn't apply to 3 different mice--one of them an optical mouse--different driver entirely. I suspect it's a corrupted OS file --it's the only thing that makes sense, unless theres a problem with the motherboard circuit itself. I just didn't know if someone with more Win 98 experience than I would recognize the problem-- I searched M$ knowledge-base, I googled for the problem, nothing. I went prettymuch straight to WinXP when I started out so I don't know some of the "old tricks" out there. I just want to avoid a reinstall if possible.

09-14-2005, 05:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
ih8bills Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New England Posts: 11 OS: WIN XP HOME SP3	I'm gonna pray my friend HAS his original discs-- as I said this was a second-hand laptop purchase-- probably some corporation upgrading their models. I have no idea what he has for software-- might be one of those blasted "recovery discs".... or he might not have anything, I just don't know. I do know how to run the file-checker... so that's what I'll try next. The problem with the double-click probably won't bother him-- he's just going to use this thing for school. Word-processing/note taking, etc. The laptop was obtained for him by a co-worker who unfortunately passed away last year. (leukemia) So we can't even find out where,exactly, he bought the machine. I'm just really a perfectionist when it comes to me working on a 'puter for someone... I want it to be running it's best when I return it. I'll find out what he has today-- let you know how we make out Thanks for your help.

09-16-2005, 12:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
ih8bills Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New England Posts: 11 OS: WIN XP HOME SP3	No, nothing like that is installed --other than windows defaults ... this laptop has never been used by the current owner-- he's just gone back to school -- it had sat in a closet --unused-- for probably 2 years. I ran windows update- and there were somnething like 15 updates... I installed the ones that were security/operating system related. Updated drivers, etc. I have a high-speed connection --he does not, yet. Though he will soon. Also he is somewhat "technically challenged" when it comes to operating systems/hardware problems. I just "built" him a desktop -- from a barebones kit + other hardware (HD/Video card/soundcard) -- but like my desktop-- that one also has Win XP--so I'm a lot more comfortable with it. Win 98 I ran for LESS than 3 months in my whole life-- and that was when I was just starting out 6-7 years ago. I went directly to XP and never looked back... I'm trying to learn, but.... troubleshooting oddball probs is never easy-- even less so-- when you know enough to get you in real trouble... but not enough to get yourself OUT.

09-16-2005, 06:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
ih8bills Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New England Posts: 11 OS: WIN XP HOME SP3	yes -- I already tried a usb mouse--the optical mouse I first mentioned --was usb --that's why I say that this is probably an OS problem --as in something corrupted-- not just a settings issue. I tied 2 different PS2 mouses AND a USB Optical mouse that was working fine three minutes prior to me hooking it to the laptop. And I am using a mouse-pad... A PC toys "gamer's" pad to be exact -- rigid with a slightly rough surface. Never a problem with that either-- used it for years. I wondered if someone knew of a quick-fix registry edit, or some quirk of win98 that caused this. I'm trying to avoid a reinstall, you know?