Can't move desktop icons, program launches instead

tommytinkroom

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Hi,When i try to left click and drag an icon on my desktop to move to a different position the program launches instead.
Grateful for any help with this problem.:confused:
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP300E5A-A02DX
OS
Windows 7 home premium 64bit sp1
CPU
Intel Core i5
Motherboard
Manufacturer SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
Memory
8gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics Family HD 3000
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor on Intel HD Graphics Family
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 pixels
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HM641JI
Keyboard
Logitech K400 wireless
Mouse
Logitech M570 trackball wireless
Internet Speed
75MB DL 16MB UL (Cooking with Gas)
Antivirus
Avast IS and MBAM Pro
Browser
Firefox
Hi,When i try to left click and drag an icon on my desktop to move to a different position the program launches instead.
Grateful for any help with this problem.:confused:

Hey tommytinkroom....The only solution that comes in my mind for your issue...try a different mouse. Left click might be broken. Try it and let us know.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Bulid/Self made
OS
Windows 11 x64
CPU
i5 2500K @ 3.3 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8 Z77 V pro
Memory
16 GB DDR 3 @ 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI 1050TI 4GB OC version
Sound Card
On Board (Realtek HD audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
Seagate 1 TB, WD 1TB, Seagate 2 TB ( I use a lot of space)
PSU
coolermaster 750 W
Case
Coolermaster HAF912
Cooling
Coolermaster hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Samsung
Mouse
Dell Wireless
Internet Speed
Wireless 50 Mbps
Antivirus
AVG 2016 Internet Security
Browser
Google Chrome
Hi,When i try to left click and drag an icon on my desktop to move to a different position the program launches instead.
Grateful for any help with this problem.:confused:

Hey tommytinkroom....The only solution that comes in my mind for your issue...try a different mouse. Left click might be broken. Try it and let us know.

Thanks for your reply.As a last resort i did a system restore and it appears to have fixed it:)
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP300E5A-A02DX
OS
Windows 7 home premium 64bit sp1
CPU
Intel Core i5
Motherboard
Manufacturer SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
Memory
8gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics Family HD 3000
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor on Intel HD Graphics Family
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 pixels
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HM641JI
Keyboard
Logitech K400 wireless
Mouse
Logitech M570 trackball wireless
Internet Speed
75MB DL 16MB UL (Cooking with Gas)
Antivirus
Avast IS and MBAM Pro
Browser
Firefox
Glad it is fixed. It can be really frustrating. I had this issue and replacing my mouse fixed it. ;)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Bulid/Self made
OS
Windows 11 x64
CPU
i5 2500K @ 3.3 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8 Z77 V pro
Memory
16 GB DDR 3 @ 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI 1050TI 4GB OC version
Sound Card
On Board (Realtek HD audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
Seagate 1 TB, WD 1TB, Seagate 2 TB ( I use a lot of space)
PSU
coolermaster 750 W
Case
Coolermaster HAF912
Cooling
Coolermaster hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Samsung
Mouse
Dell Wireless
Internet Speed
Wireless 50 Mbps
Antivirus
AVG 2016 Internet Security
Browser
Google Chrome
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