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Resolved can't open desktop icons

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by cbumpkin, 2013/01/22.

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    cbumpkin

    cbumpkin Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    To open a desktop icon, I have to right click the icon and then left click "open ". I can left click the icon and drag it to a different position on the desktop. the mouce is set up for the left buton to open a program.
     
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    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    What type of ICON's are they? Shortcuts to programs or web links?
    Please go to User CP near the top left and fill out your system specs. This helps us help you.
     
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    cbumpkin

    cbumpkin Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    openICONS

    they are both shortcuts to programs and also web links.
     
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    MrBill

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    Have you checked for Malware on this machine?
     
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    cbumpkin Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Yes I have checked for malware and viruses. found nothing
     
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    I guess you are left double-clicking to initiate the icon shortcut? - check out the double-click speed in Mouse Properties in Control Panel and try a lower setting.

    If you have Windows Explorer set to open on single click - revert the setting to double click and see if that helps.

    If you have another mouse, try that too.
     
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    cbumpkin

    cbumpkin Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Open Icons

    Mr pete: your suggestion worked. but the ICONS hav always with a left single click.
     
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    cbumpkin

    cbumpkin Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I am new to this forum where do i sign out and marked problem solved
     
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    PeteC

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    Glad you found a solution :)

    Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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