Pointer Auto Selects Files or Weblinks.

[Sean]

I've recently bought a new Avent notebook which included Synaptics touchpad
pointer and uses Vista Home Premium. If I leave the pointer over a
folder/file in Explorer or a link in Internet then it auto selects after a
few seconds. Can anyone tell me how to change this or if it sounds like a
problem/virus? Thanks.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

It is default 'single click' behavior to select on hover (if focus is in the
desktop). Open Folder Options in Control panel, and set that as you like.

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[Sean]

Thanks for advice Mark. Just to make sure, can you please tell me what
options I should choose so that my folder or file selection is by standard
double click? Sean

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Control Panel/Folder Options/General tab, see Radio Button for
'doubleclick'.

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[Sean]

Thanks for your advice Mark. I'll have a look tonight. Sean