My computer cursor won’t click on anything but it moves just fine , this is a windows ten I bought three years ago by the way. Anyone know why?

Anonymous
2023-04-30T18:03:39+00:00

My computer won’t click on anything at all but it moves just fine. The computer just started acting up this morning. Anyone know why?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-21T02:34:43+00:00

    same here, i can't click anything after recent windows update. to got it work again i must do "ctrl+alt+delete" then select task manager with my keyboard, and the problem is gone.

    the problem occcured when first booted and when the device wakes up from sleep.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-31T20:57:34+00:00

    My computer started doing the exact same thing after it wakes up from sleep. I can move the cursor around but it wouldn't let me click on things until about 1 min later.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-17T15:29:40+00:00

    I started having the same issue with my mouse today, after windows 11 version 23H2 update

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-30T18:15:37+00:00

    Hi Mariam,

    There can be several reasons for the issue you're experiencing. The most possible reason could be an outdated or corrupted I/O driver. You should try updating it to see if it solves the problem. If that doesn't work, there could be other causes, which I've listed below:

    • Restart your computer - Sometimes a simple restart can solve the problem.
    • Check your mouse or touchpad - Make sure that your mouse or touchpad is working properly. Try plugging in a different mouse or using an external touchpad if available.
    • Check the mouse settings - Make sure that the mouse settings are configured correctly in the Control Panel or Settings app.
    • Scan for malware - Malware or viruses can cause issues with your computer, including problems with your mouse. Run a malware scan to see if there are any infections.

    I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

    best regards, Ashwin J.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-17T04:40:57+00:00

    I have the same issue.

    Mouse moves alright, but when clicking it takes lots of attempt before windows responds

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