Computer Keeps Double Clicking

[MicrosoftSlave]

Hello I have scanned my computer to find no threats but sometimes when I click open in new tab it opens in same page and new tab also if I open something it will open it twice can someone tell me what is wrong

 

[Tookeri]

Are you right clicking the link? What happens if you hold down the Ctrl key and click on the link as usual with left click?

 

[whs]

Did you try another mouse.

 

[MicrosoftSlave]

If I right click open new tab it will open a new tab and still open in the tab I was on so say I do it on youtube it will start playing 2 videos or if I open a sticky it will open 2 instead of 1, I dont have another mouse to check this out

 

[Barman58]

A few questions ...

You mention Tabs, is this issue confined to a particular application, a Browser for example?
Is this mouse using a standard or manufacturer's driver?
Do you have the windows "single" Click Option Set?
Are any mouse related "Accessibility" set

 

[MicrosoftSlave]

I am using the mouse that came with the computer and I am not sure windows "single" Click Option Set?
Are any mouse related "Accessibility" set

 

[Barman58]

Sorry for any confusion

The default mouse procedure within windows to click on an icon once to select it, then again to open or otherwise action it, there is an option that may be set to replace this with a procedure where placing the mouse cursor over an item selects it so only a single click is required, not two, this being set accidentally can give the result of an unintentional double click.

The option is set in Windows Explorer - Organise - Folder & Search Options

The accessibility options are there to help users with certain physical issues and can also lead to strange results if set by accident It's found at

Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center\Make the mouse easier to use.

I have seen both of these options cause issues in the past so wanted to eliminate them

 

[Barman58]

Also does this only happen in your internet browser ?

 

[Tookeri]

Did you try my first suggestion: What happens if you hold down the Ctrl key and click on the link as usual with left click?

That's an alternative way to open the link in a new tab. It might tell us if the problem is with your browser or the mouse.

 

[MicrosoftSlave]

When I hold down ctrl it opens 2 pages this doee not happen all the time only some times, Even when I am off the browser say I open a sticky note sometimes if I add a new note it will open 2 instead of 1

 

[Barman58]

I think we really need to check the actual hardware - a basic USB mouse may be obtained from one of the "pound" stores, just for the purpose of testing, or maybe a loan of a mouse from Friend's or family. Until we eliminate the hardware aspect all the software changes may not ever solve this issue