Clicking_Mechanics

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Stephen R. Diamond

OK, this is as basic as it gets--you double click on a link, then relocate
the mouse. Does the mouse movement rescind the double-click? If it does
(doesn't) is that a bug or a feature?

srdiamond
 
Stephen R. Diamond said:
OK, this is as basic as it gets--you double click on a link, then relocate
the mouse. Does the mouse movement rescind the double-click? If it does
(doesn't) is that a bug or a feature?

srdiamond
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Never has in the time I've had a computer. I move mine around after doing
it with no problem. Only way I see it would is if there is movement WHILE
doing it.

Malv
 
No, moving the mouse does and should not effect the action of having double
clicked any item. If it were a bug, a lot of people would people having the
same problem. You have an issue or corruption on your setup.

First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
virus scan.

Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com

If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
it, try the information below.

The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.

If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:

Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
 
Let me ask this about doing a repair installation: what is the cost. Do you lose the critical updates, drivers, or anything else important?

If not, is it advisable to do a routine repair install every so often? Or a routine sfc scannow?

The one clink, it seems to me, in Microsoft's security update system is that with all of the accumulated updates, it takes a considerable time online to install them, and during that process one's computer remains vulnerable. In your response to my clicking post, you raise the question of virus infection, which I did recently suffer before all of my updates could get installed, at least if a worm (WORM_AGOBOT.WF) that my virus detector didn't recognize counts as a 'virus.'

srdiamond
 
Let me ask this about doing a repair installation: what is the cost. Do you lose the critical updates, drivers, or anything else important?

If not, is it advisable to do a routine repair install every so often? Or a routine sfc scannow?

The one clink, it seems to me, in Microsoft's security update system is that with all of the accumulated updates, it takes a considerable time online to install them, and during that process one's computer remains vulnerable. In your response to my clicking post, you raise the question of virus infection, which I did recently suffer before all of my updates could get installed, at least if a worm (WORM_AGOBOT.WF) that my virus detector didn't recognize counts as a 'virus.'

srdiamond
 
Let me ask this about doing a repair installation: what is the cost. Do you lose the critical updates, drivers, or anything else important?

If not, is it advisable to do a routine repair install every so often? Or a routine sfc scannow?

The one chink, it seems to me, in Microsoft's security update system is that with all of the accumulated updates, it takes a considerable time online to install them, and during that process one's computer remains vulnerable. In your response to my clicking post, you raise the question of virus infection, which I did recently suffer before all of my updates could get installed, at least if a worm (WORM_AGOBOT.WF) that my virus detector didn't recognize counts as a 'virus.'

srdiamond
 
You lose the updates, if you've updated drivers you may lose them, you also
may need to reinstall some applications.

It is not advisable to do a repair install unless there is a specific reason
none the least of which is an inability to get to the Windows desktop.
Neither this or sfc /scannow are maintenance tools, they are repair tools
and should only be used if the need arises.

Updates can be downloaded and saved to avoid the circumstance you suggest as
well as to provide convenience. See the two links below for information on
how to download and save the updates:
Windows Update Versus Windows Update Catalog
http://www.theeldergeek.com/windows_update_catalog.htm

HOW TO: Download Windows updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;323166

Note, if you connect through a router, have a firewall that will prevent
most worms from entering the system as they now seem to try to use open
ports for access and firewalls and routers are a good defense against that
type of attack but your point is well taken and the above should resolve it
for you.
 
srdiamond said:
Let me ask this about doing a repair installation: what is the cost.
Do you lose the critical updates, drivers, or anything else
important?

If not, is it advisable to do a routine repair install every so
often? Or a routine sfc scannow?

The one chink, it seems to me, in Microsoft's security update system
is that with all of the accumulated updates, it takes a considerable
time online to install them, and during that process one's computer
remains vulnerable. In your response to my clicking post, you raise
the question of virus infection, which I did recently suffer before
all of my updates could get installed, at least if a worm
(WORM_AGOBOT.WF) that my virus detector didn't recognize counts as a
'virus.'

srdiamond
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Many people recommend and perform a complete re-installation of the
operating system about once each year. The word is that it will fix problems
you did not know you had/know you have but cannot fix any other way. The big
problem is that you have to have an excellent backup system.
 
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