Anyone know why some people (like my mom) have a problem with their wireless mouse double clicking from 1 click?

Darkmatterx · Mar 21, 2018

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows why some people (like my mom) have a problem with their wireless mouse double clicking from 1 click? It isn't from the setting in the mouse controls that lets you turn a single left click into a double. That is disabled. I also have the most up to date drivers/software for these mice. I've tried both Logitech and MS mice and my mother still has the problem unless she uses a corded mouse. I hear that other people have been having this problem too.

Thanks

little_me · Mar 21, 2018

While it most likely isnt the issue, I will mention it anyway.
So far all my "mouse does double clicks instead of single" issues have been a result of slowly dying microswitch in the mouse button.
Yes, lighter pressure you use can sort it out for a while.
Yes, pressing the button at different point (usually closer to top of mouse) can alleviate the problem for a while.

But.. so far I've had 3 mice die/retire due to that. (in last 12 years)

I mention that because both mentioned wireless mice are likely already been used for a while and the corded one has likely seen less action. Still, it might not be that but.. just pointing it out.

Darkmatterx · Mar 21, 2018

OK thanks for your input. I don't think it is that because the MS Mouse was sitting in storage for most of its life due to my preference for Logitech mice. I've googled the problem and it seems quite a few people are having this happen. I actually just did a completely fresh, clean install of Win 10 on my mom's laptop due to 1709 update problems so we'll have to see if that fixed the problem. I've already tried uninstalling the mouse drivers and installing the most up to date versions with no change.

Solandri · Mar 21, 2018

Yeah, the vast majority of times this happens is due to a failing microswitch. The other common symptom is the mouse button releasing when you're still physically holding it down (e.g. dragging something on the desktop). This one is more dangerous because it can result in you dropping files into unknown folders while you're trying to move them.

You can try to repair it yourself. Often simply bending the metal spring will revive it. If you can't do that, mst people rarely use the right button (and double-right-clicking doesn't perform a different function than single-right-clicking), so often you can simply swap the left and right microswitches. But in many cases it's easier just to buy a new mouse. If the problem persists with a new mouse, then you can investigate a software/driver problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82z-OpHdBgE

Darkmatterx · Mar 21, 2018

I forgot to add that I have a fairly new Logitech M510 Wireless mouse and I had no issues with this until I updated to 1709. Then I started getting the same issue, although rarely. I even took my M510 over to use on my mothers laptop and the problem became just short of chronic. That's why I don't think this is a hardware issue.

Actually 1709 screwed my computer up so badly that I couldn't even open the Start Menu or Cortana. I reverted back to 1703 but have been having a lot of bugs. I've just finished backing up my files and will be doing a clean install to 1703 where I plan to disable update in the Group Policy Editor until MS sorts itself out... I do NOT look forward to the number of program I am going to need to reinstall.....

fry178 · Mar 28, 2018

Did you install a driver/software for it? Up to date?
Might wanna install driver max and see if it finds usb/mouse drivers that are newer, up to 2 driver dl per day, so no need to buy it.

USAFRet · Mar 28, 2018

Yup....failing left microswitch.
I've had that numerous times. It gets old, they wear out.

Darkmatterx · Mar 29, 2018

Thanks I'll try the driver first and then look at replacement. The reason I don't think it is wear and tear is because ALL the cordless mice are doing it, but none of the corded mice are. Yes, the cordless mice got more use but some didn't get THAT much and spent most of their lives in storage.

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