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lvsunz37
post Nov 3 2009, 01:03 PM
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I'm not sure I'm in the right forum because I'm not sure what's causing this problem:

I keep getting Context Menu pop ups all the time as if I'm right clicking on a folder/file. This happens even if I'm on my desktop and I don't touch my mouse (actually I use a trackball). It happens also when I'm on websites (random). I suspect a Windows Explorer problem but I'm not sure how to try to do a repair.

My environment: Win XP Pro, SP3; Firefox 3.5.4; IE7; Bit Defender 13.0.16.313; Spy Sweeper 6.1.0.128.

Would sure appreciate some help - these constant popups are driving me up a wall. Thank you.
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post Nov 3 2009, 04:47 PM
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HI lvsunz37, welcome to WhatTheTech forums.

There isn't much chance this is a software issue. Its almost certainly a bad mouse/trackball.

Please unplug the trackball, hook up a different mouse or trackball and if you continue to have problems, let us know.
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post Nov 4 2009, 07:08 PM
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Thanks appleoddity. I will try that and provide feedback.
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post Nov 5 2009, 06:27 PM
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Well appleoddity it looks like you hit the nail on the proverbial head. I've been using a Logitech mouse for the last day or so and no inappropriate popups! I'll use this mouse for a couple of more days and if no problems I'll probably try another Trackball I have just to see results. Thanks so much for your help.
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That's great! Be sure to let us know your results.
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