Desktop needs two clicks

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dave@google

When I want to access a desktop item, either a shortcut or a file, I
have to click the item twice: first time just seems to take focus to
the desktop, then I have to double-click the item a second time to open
it. I'm sure this doesn't happen on other computers (like my PC at
work). Is there a configuration setting somewhere that controls this
behaviour?
 
Just open any folder & do what the other user suggests

Failing that, go into Control Panel & click FOLDER OPTIONS

It sounds like a registry key is missing if Folder Options is missing:

Click START
Click RUN
Type 'regedit' (without quotes) & press OK

Navigate to:

User Key:
----------

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explore
r


System Key:
-------------

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er

Name: 'NoFolderOptions' (DWORD)

0 = show folder options
1 = hide folder options)

You will need to log off or reboot for the setting to take effect

I hope this helps,

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