naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 A few days ago my pc underwent a lengthy Windows 10 automatic update. Now, half of the time, I have to click two, three, sometimes four times, on stuff for the click to 'take.' Not 100% sure the update did it because I restored it pre-update and noticed it, but to a lesser degree Mouse settings are default. I've googled about it and all I find that's recent is a guy posting that he wants recent advice regarding it, and the Microsoft staffer's advice didn't help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted September 27, 2016 My computer did a recent update as well and now my mouse cursor will just freeze on the screen somewhere every now and again, especially after sitting idle for a bit. I also have your issue, but it seems only on certain sites. For instance on Drudge I will click on a link and nothing, if I close the page and go back to Drudge it will suddenly work. I dunno. fn f9 supposedly works for the frozen cursor, it disables the touchpad and then turns it back on. Maybe try that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted September 27, 2016 Try turning it off, then turning it back on. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,063 Posted September 27, 2016 Get Dropbox, backup all your files, then take said PC and drop in trashcan, go to nearest Apple store and never have this problem again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 Get Dropbox, backup all your files, then take said PC and drop in trashcan, go to nearest Apple store and never have this problem again. : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 312 Posted September 27, 2016 A few days ago my pc underwent a lengthy Windows 10 automatic update. Now, half of the time, I have to click two, three, sometimes four times, on stuff for the click to 'take.' Not 100% sure the update did it because I restored it pre-update and noticed it, but to a lesser degree Mouse settings are default. I've googled about it and all I find that's recent is a guy posting that he wants recent advice regarding it, and the Microsoft staffer's advice didn't help. Right click on taskbar (bottom bar), OR, hit CTRL+ALT+DEL. Choose TASK MANAGER. Jot down the CPU % utilization Total RAM installed and current usage Post here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted September 27, 2016 Did you try wiggling the mouse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,140 Posted September 27, 2016 Did you try wiggling the mouse?Is that what girls call it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 Is that what girls call it? they call his mouse d1ck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 Right click on taskbar (bottom bar), OR, hit CTRL+ALT+DEL. Choose TASK MANAGER. Jot down the CPU % utilization Total RAM installed and current usage Post here. 1% - 4% in this moment. 2.0/3.9 GB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 1% - 4% in this moment. 2.0/3.9 GB 32 bit OS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 Maybe that's the problem. Not sure if Windows 10 is 64-bit only but I checked and that's what's running- Most software is backwards compatible, allowing you to run applications that are 32-bit in a 64-bit environment without any extra work or issues. Virus protection software and drivers tend to be the exception to this rule, with hardware mostly requiring the proper version be installed in order to function correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 Not sure if Windows 10 is 64-bit only but I checked and that's what's running- it is not you shouldn't have installed Win 10 on that piece of sh1t slow ass computer. That is your issue. Windows 10 did not force you to upgrade, you had a chance to avoid it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 It runs pretty well. This is the first hiccup. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3347798&tab=7&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER&cm_mmc=Email-_-WebletMain-_-WEBLET03ORDER-_-Deals Had it for 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 It runs pretty well. This is the first hiccup. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3347798&tab=7&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER&cm_mmc=Email-_-WebletMain-_-WEBLET03ORDER-_-Deals Had it for 4 years. has it had windows 10 on it for 4 years? 4 gigs ram of is not enough to run win 10, you need at least 8 and running a 32 bit OS makes it even worse fock I have 16 on a 64 bit we have nothing less than 8 in the office Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 has it had windows 10 on it for 4 years? 4 gigs ram of is not enough to run win 10, you need at least 8 and running a 32 bit OS makes it even worse fock I have 16 on a 64 bit It's running a 64-bit os. I'm confused Except for the general thought 10 isn't good with 4 gigs of ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted September 27, 2016 It could be the reverse-power couplings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 It's running a 64-bit os. I'm confused Except for the general thought 10 isn't good with 4 gigs of ram. go away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 991 Posted September 27, 2016 Flux capacitor issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 312 Posted September 27, 2016 1% - 4% in this moment. 2.0/3.9 GB If it's staying near those numbers when you're having slow response issues, then it's not system resources. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,420 Posted September 27, 2016 what ed said ya dummy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 312 Posted September 27, 2016 Windows 10 on a older PC will run slow, but it will work. 4GB ram isn't great, but it won't keep it from running either. Remember, when upgrading your OS, all of your apps and games and favorites and files come with it. Unfortunately so do all of your problems, registry issues, temp files, etc. Your best bet would be a full rebuild with the new OS on it. But before that you can go through device manager (search it on your PC), and try updating the drivers for everything you can. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 Right, it sounded like what I quoted up thread was saying that if you're not on the right OS (right being 32 bit-instead of 64 for <4 GB) your drivers may not be supported properly. The more recent updates maybe kicked that off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 27, 2016 I always do system restore to an earlier point when something is wonky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted September 27, 2016 Inertial dampeners, maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 I always do system restore to an earlier point when something is wonky. Yeah, I did system restore and it seemed like the mouse problem was 70% better. Maybe an earlier update started it but it didn't phase me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 342 Posted September 27, 2016 Inertial dampeners, maybe? At this point I'm even considering the inertial flux dampener capacitors but hopefully it doesn't come to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,150 Posted September 28, 2016 turn off computer. unplug. wait 10 seconds. plug back in. turn on computer. namaste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 809 Posted September 28, 2016 Have you tried using a different mouse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted September 28, 2016 At this point I'm even considering the inertial flux dampener capacitors but hopefully it doesn't come to that. No, it's definitely not that. Duh. Try exercising the gaskets. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 682 Posted September 29, 2016 Mouse batteries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites