Problem with mouse click

February 11, 2006 2:59 AM

My problem is killing me, When ever I click once it automatically double clicks. I have uninstalled my mouse programs and installed the latest firmware/drivers. I have looked in the mouse properties and also checked for virus's and spyware. The mouse Im using is the Razer Copperhead. It was working fine before.
posted by spinko to computers & internet (18 comments total)

i had a mouse that went bad and started doing this. drove me insane till i threw it in the trash.
posted by yeahyeahyeahwhoo at 3:31 AM on February 11, 2006

Sorry if this is too obvious, but did you try restarting your PC and/or try someone else's mouse?
posted by MetaMonkey at 3:36 AM on February 11, 2006

I've had mice react erratically to glossy mousepads? It was such an odd thing that I didn't even think to check for it at first. Can we rule that out as a factor here?
posted by RavinDave at 3:38 AM on February 11, 2006

first thing i'd do is grab another mouse, or borrow someones, to see if that does it too. if it does you know it's a software issue, if it doesn't, it's prob worth just throwing the old one away.
posted by Kino at 3:44 AM on February 11, 2006

This might be a stupid idea, but isn't there an option to switch left/right button functionality (for left-handers). Because then you could find out quite easily if it's the button/mouse that's causing the problem, or the software.
posted by ckemp at 3:46 AM on February 11, 2006

I have restarted the pc, still the same.
posted by spinko at 3:57 AM on February 11, 2006

I tried another mouse, no problems there. I hope it isnt my mouse as it cost me $100.
posted by spinko at 3:58 AM on February 11, 2006

No mousemats here, using the table.
posted by spinko at 3:59 AM on February 11, 2006

try switching to a different profile by hitting the button on the bottom?
posted by tumult at 4:01 AM on February 11, 2006

I tried swapping the mouse buttons in the Control Panel and there is no problems with the right button. It seems to be only triggered by the left button. I hope it isnt hardware related as I have only had it for a few months.
posted by spinko at 4:02 AM on February 11, 2006

I tried changing profiles, still the same.
posted by spinko at 4:07 AM on February 11, 2006

Did you try firmly but lovingly giving the troublesome button a good hard poke/slap? Seems to clear up many of my technology related problems (disclaimer: may be a stupid idea).

Sounds like its time to check your warrenty, either way.
posted by MetaMonkey at 4:09 AM on February 11, 2006

Meta Monkey your a star, it fixed it.
posted by spinko at 4:16 AM on February 11, 2006

Awesome!!!! I'm laughing so hard...
Thanks!
posted by jerryg99 at 4:41 AM on February 11, 2006

Glad to help! I've lost count of the number of times the firm-but-fair method had solved such pesky problems for me.
posted by MetaMonkey at 4:50 AM on February 11, 2006

*sigh* I try and try to train my users out of slapping their equipment, and here you go and make it work.
posted by SPrintF at 9:33 AM on February 11, 2006

Yep, if slapping the button fixed it, the microswitch is wearing out inside.

Same thing on my mouse too. But I'm too lazy to replace the microswitch right now... click click click click
posted by shepd at 3:41 PM on February 11, 2006

So for when the microswitch finishes crapping out: If the mouse isn't still under warranty, you may be able to fix it by replacing the microswitch if you're handy with a soldering iron. If not, at least new ones are not quite as expensive as $100 any more.
posted by musicinmybrain at 7:24 PM on February 11, 2006