Windows 7 trouble

Kwesi · #1 08-06-2011, 11:12 PM

Ok, so I have Windows 7 and I can't seem to properly right click items on the taskbar. For example, Google Chrome is open but to get the right click menu I have to left click it's icon in the taskbar and drag the mouse up then let go to get the menu. Anyone have any ideas on how to solve this?

**colcifer** · #2 08-06-2011, 11:19 PM

It's hard to tell from your description but it sounds like a possible ID-10T error. Did you check the taskbar settings?

Kwesi · #3 08-06-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by colcifer

It's hard to tell from your description but it sounds like a possible ID-10T error. Did you check the taskbar settings?

I have but I don't see anything that looks out of order. If there's anything that could make my description clearer, let me know. If it is a ID-10T error how could I fix it?

johndough247 · #4 08-06-2011, 11:29 PM

Do your right clicks work on everything else (e.g. the desktop, on icons/shortcuts, etc)?

Oh and thanks for that tip, didn't know about the left click drag up function :-D

Kwesi · #5 08-06-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by johndough247

Do your right clicks work on everything else (e.g. the desktop, on icons/shortcuts, etc)?

Oh and thanks for that tip, didn't know about the left click drag up function :-D

Yea, it works fine everywhere else.

johndough247 · #6 08-06-2011, 11:40 PM

Just asking obvious troubleshooting, but sometimes we forget:

1) Did you do a cold shutdown and restart?
2) Has this been happening all the time?
3) tried unplugging and plugging back in the mouse?
4) Windows doesn't need updating?
5) Ran a virus scan (and is the antivirus database up to date)?

Kwesi · #7 08-06-2011, 11:55 PM

I'm running a bunch of updates now, I'll let you know in a bit. Yes to everything else.

johndough247 · #8 08-07-2011, 12:01 AM

If that's not it, i'm not sure what is

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Originally Posted by colcifer

It's hard to tell from your description but it sounds like a possible ID-10T error. Did you check the taskbar settings?

That's pretty low, colcifer LOL

MJ5150 · #9 08-07-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwesi

If it is a ID-10T error how could I fix it?

He's trying to make fun of you. IDIOT is what he's going for.

-Mike

johndough247 · #10 08-07-2011, 12:18 AM

I've seen a few hits about the same thing on google, kwesi...but no real answers yet...keep searching.

**colcifer** · #11 08-07-2011, 12:30 AM

Yeah, 'ID-10T error' is a snarky way of saying user error but knowing Kwesi, I figured he'd laugh with me. Joking over, best of luck to you; this sounds frustrating.

Kwesi · #12 08-07-2011, 12:40 AM

ROFL!! I've been had, by a computer joke no less. I suppose I should turn in my geek card and go watch sports or something

*shudders*.

Kwesi · #13 08-07-2011, 01:09 AM

After installing a buttload of updates (been months since I've used it). The problem seems to be fixed.

**colcifer** · #14 08-07-2011, 01:10 AM

Not your finest moment, no. A screen shot of this might find its way over to the funny pics thread

. Good on you for being able to laugh at yourself though.

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Originally Posted by Kwesi

If it is a ID-10T error how could I fix it?

Longhair · #15 08-07-2011, 01:19 AM

I would be questioning why it happened in the first place to make it easier to solve the next time it happens.

What mouse are you using?
Does it need drivers installed to use all the functions properly?
Did you change the settings to something else then back again to your normal setup?

Kwesi · #16 08-07-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by colcifer

Not your finest moment, no. A screen shot of this might find its way over to the funny pics thread

. Good on you for being able to laugh at yourself though.

A facepalm is definitely in order here, lol.

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Originally Posted by Longhair

I would be questioning why it happened in the first place to make it easier to solve the next time it happens.

What mouse are you using?
Does it need drivers installed to use all the functions properly?
Did you change the settings to something else then back again to your normal setup?

All settings were on default. I'm almost positive that the problem had something to do with the fact that I'm running Windows 7 with a Bootcamped Macbook Pro partition, though beyond that I couldn't say. The weird part about it all is that right-clicking was fine unless I tried it on the taskbar.

Longhair · #17 08-07-2011, 05:53 AM

So you are running an Windows 7 on top of Mac?

If so, then you will experience more abnormal problems in the future.

Kwesi · #18 08-07-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhair

So you are running an Windows 7 on top of Mac?

If so, then you will experience more abnormal problems in the future.

Nah, not on top of OSX (virtual machine). I'm running Windows on a separate partition, essentially a windows computer that loks suspiciously like a mac

. Bootcamp usually takes care of all driver requirements. It worked perfectly with Windows XP. Anyway, all fixed now

fdeck · #19 08-07-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhair

So you are running an Windows 7 on top of Mac?

If so, then you will experience more abnormal problems in the future.

More worrisome, you're allowed to use a 2-button mouse on a Mac? Steve Jobs would be horrified. The whole business of single- and double-clicking is because of his stubborn insistence on a single button mouse.

MJ5150 · #20 08-07-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwesi

ROFL!! I've been had, by a computer joke no less. I suppose I should turn in my geek card and go watch sports or something

*shudders*.

Well then, you should probably check the nut behind the keyboard too and make sure that is in good condition.

IT Geek Comedy all week at the Paramount. I'll be opening for colcifer.

-Mike