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buck247 · 15-10-08, 09:43 PM

hi there. when hovering over certain items (shortcuts, hyperlinks etc) if i leave the mouse pointer in place they open up without me clicking on them. does anyone which settings i need to be in to stop this happening. thanks in advance
buck

Billet · 15-10-08, 09:58 PM

Go to start-Settings-Control panel-ease of access center-make the mouse easier to use-uncheck activate a window by hovering over it (I think)

Good luck

buck247 · 15-10-08, 10:21 PM

it is unchecked but they still open. thanks for your feedback though

Billet · 15-10-08, 10:24 PM

Are you using a wired or wireless mouse or is it a mousepad?

buck247 · 15-10-08, 10:49 PM

hi its the touchpad on a laptop

Billet · 16-10-08, 12:28 AM

I thought so, I had a similar problem with my old advent, it is all about sensitivity, I think you can change the settings. If it is practical you would be better off investing in a wireless mouse, I have one on my vaio and it works far better than the touchpad.

Regards

buck247 · 16-10-08, 08:41 AM

problem solved. it was the tapping setting in the touchpad properties. all seems well now(touch wood). thanks all for your time and help

15-10-08, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
buck247 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vista problem hi there. when hovering over certain items (shortcuts, hyperlinks etc) if i leave the mouse pointer in place they open up without me clicking on them. does anyone which settings i need to be in to stop this happening. thanks in advance buck

15-10-08, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Billet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 345 Thanks: 84 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: vista problem Go to start-Settings-Control panel-ease of access center-make the mouse easier to use-uncheck activate a window by hovering over it (I think) Good luck __________________ Dreambox 8000HD, Dreambox 7025+(x2), Dreambox 500S, DM7020i (x2),Fibo 1.2Mtr,fixed at 7°W + 90cm motorised system, Sky HD 3D (only kidding)

15-10-08, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
buck247 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vista problem it is unchecked but they still open. thanks for your feedback though

15-10-08, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Billet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 345 Thanks: 84 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: vista problem Are you using a wired or wireless mouse or is it a mousepad? __________________ Dreambox 8000HD, Dreambox 7025+(x2), Dreambox 500S, DM7020i (x2),Fibo 1.2Mtr,fixed at 7°W + 90cm motorised system, Sky HD 3D (only kidding)

15-10-08, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
buck247 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vista problem hi its the touchpad on a laptop

16-10-08, 12:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Billet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 345 Thanks: 84 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: vista problem I thought so, I had a similar problem with my old advent, it is all about sensitivity, I think you can change the settings. If it is practical you would be better off investing in a wireless mouse, I have one on my vaio and it works far better than the touchpad. Regards __________________ Dreambox 8000HD, Dreambox 7025+(x2), Dreambox 500S, DM7020i (x2),Fibo 1.2Mtr,fixed at 7°W + 90cm motorised system, Sky HD 3D (only kidding)

16-10-08, 08:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
buck247 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vista problem problem solved. it was the tapping setting in the touchpad properties. all seems well now(touch wood). thanks all for your time and help

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