The left side of the mouse does not work. The mouse clicks every once in a while, what should I do?

The mouse is the main element for controlling the cursor and sending various commands to a computer or laptop.

Any interruption in the operation of this device will seriously reduce performance even in the simplest text programs, not to mention working in graphic editors, where most of the operations are performed using the mouse.

There may be several reasons why the left mouse button may malfunction, and all of them can be divided into three groups:

• Mechanical damage, presence of dust and dirt under the button, physical wear and tear individual elements mice;
• Technical - wire damage, bad contact in the connector, non-functional USB port, etc.;
• Software - driver damage or settings failures operating system.

Troubleshooting

If left mouse button doesn't work or it works every other time, first you should make sure that the problem is not of a technical nature.

For this:

1. Try connecting the mouse to another USB port, the system should “see” it in a few seconds;
2. Check the condition of the wire. It only looks quite thick and durable, but in fact there are several very thin conductors as thick as a hair inside. During intensive use, the integrity of the wire may be compromised. Carefully check the wire for breaks and compressed areas. If there is a cat or other pet at home, it is possible that he tried the wire on the tooth;
3. If possible, connect the problematic mouse to another computer/laptop.
4. If the mouse works correctly on another device, then you should look for a solution to the problem in the PC settings.

Elimination of software inconsistencies

If the mouse works fine on another device, you can solve the problem in a couple of minutes by going to the computer settings.

For this:

1. Check your settings in Device Manager. If the left mouse button does not work in Windows 10, then it is quite possible that the reason for the failure is the enabled power saving mode. This mode may also apply to the USB port controller.
2. To check this version, in Device Manager, open the "USB Controllers", then go to “Generic USB Hub” and "USB Root Hub".
3. Open each of them sequentially and go to the section "Power Management", where uncheck the box next to the item "Allow this device to turn off to save power". Carry out similar steps for each USB controller.

In Control Panel, check your power settings.

1. To find this tab, type in search bar(Windows search) phrase "Power Settings".
2. A list of plans will open in the window that appears, one of which will be marked as the main one (used by the system in this moment). Go to the main plan settings (button "Change plan settings") and select " Change Extra options nutrition«.
3. In the settings, select the sub-item " Option to temporarily disable USB port" and refuse this option by selecting the "Prohibited" option.

Check your laptop's touchpad settings.

At 10 Windows versions The operating system can block the operation of the computer mouse if the user works with the keyboard for a long time. To fix the problem, you should look into the touchpad settings and disable the delay function.

Mechanical damage

Next, you should check the mouse for mechanical damage. This point should be addressed last, since the device will have to be completely disassembled to carry out diagnostics.

As a rule, interruptions in the operation of buttons due to contamination or wear of the microswitch occur gradually: first the button works every once in a while, then a stronger press is required, and then the computer completely stops responding to mouse commands.

If the cause is a dirty microswitch, then to fix the problem you just need to disassemble the mouse and clean all the controls.

If the microswitch is worn out, it will need to be replaced. In the case of a cheap mouse for 250-500 rubles, this does not always make sense - it’s easier to buy a new one with a guarantee. It's a completely different matter when we're talking about about an expensive gaming device worth several thousand - in this case, your favorite mouse can be repaired.

To do this, it is enough to buy a new microswitch, the cost of which does not exceed 100-200 rubles (it is advisable to immediately purchase a part with an increased service life).

We repair poorly working buttons on a mouse with our own hands

The main reason why mouse buttons stop working is wear (breakage) of the microswitch. To repair a computer mouse, in this case It is enough to simply replace the problematic element.

To do this you will need the following parts and tools:

• New microswitch (it is highly advisable to purchase a “original” part);
• Thin flathead screwdriver;
• Small Phillips screwdriver;
• Tweezers;
• Soldering iron + solder;
• Side cutters.

The procedure is as follows:

1. We disassemble the mouse body. The main screws are in most cases hidden behind the glides (sliding “legs”), so these glides need to be removed. This is easy to do with a thin flat screwdriver - you just need to carefully pick up the pad at the base. After repair, the glides will return to their place, so they should be put aside for a while. Once all the screws are removed, you can remove the top cover.
2. We charge the fee. To do this, you need to unscrew several screws (usually 5-7), remove the scroll wheel and disconnect 2 contacts using tweezers.
3. Unsolder the old microswitch. To do this, we recommend using a small flat-head screwdriver. We insert it between the main board and the microswitch, and begin to warm up the contacts, gradually pushing a screwdriver under the switch.
4. Cleaning mounting holes from old solder. This can be done conveniently using an awl or a thick needle.
5. We solder the new microswitch - just insert it into the holes and lightly grab it with a soldering iron. We carefully cut off the protruding “antennae” of the microswitch contacts with side cutters.
6. Cleaning top part keep the mouse body free from dirt and dust.
7. We assemble the mouse and glue the “legs” into place.

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That's all, the mouse is completely ready for use!

Sometimes users encounter a problem when the mouse does not respond to clicks. Why might this happen? How is it proposed to deal with the task? What features and nuances of the process are recommended to pay attention to? Sometimes factors that are not at all related to information can influence the mouse. Users can immediately take faulty equipment to system administrators for diagnostics. This is a logical decision, but there is no need to rush. You can independently figure out why the mouse does not always respond to clicks, and even cope with problems without outside help.

Garbage

The first and fairly common cause of the phenomenon under study may be simple clogging of equipment. If the mouse does not respond well to clicking or does it every other time, it is recommended to check its cleanliness.

Clogging can be eliminated only with new equipment. If the device has been working for some time, then if there are problems with the mouse, you can clean the component. It's not that hard to do. The result will not be long in coming - after the user removes all the dirt accumulated under the buttons, the mouse will work at full capacity.

Malfunction

But this is only one option for the development of events. In fact, there are a lot of possible scenarios. Mouse not responding to clicks? It is likely that the equipment is in out of order. Relevant for any devices - both new and those that have been working for some time.

It is recommended to take faulty equipment to service center. There, the technicians will check the device and tell you whether it can be repaired. If yes, then you can leave the mouse at the service center until the problem is fixed. Otherwise, you will have to completely change the input device.

Functionality check

If a new mouse or a mouse that has already been cleaned of dirt and dust does not respond to clicks, you can check its functionality yourself. To do this, it is recommended to connect the device to another computer, install hardware drivers and make sure everything works.

This technique allows you to make visits to service centers with specific complaints. Also, with the help of such a check, you can often understand the sources of problems and failures. What other scenarios are possible? What should you pay attention to in this or that case?

Jacks and connectors

Mouse not responding to clicks? What to do? For starters, don't panic. This problem occurs among many users; often the source of the problem is a purely technical component; this does not pose any danger to the computer or operating system.

Alternatively, the cause of problems with the mouse may be a damaged connector. The socket to which the equipment is connected is damaged, as a result of which contact between the machine and the manipulator is established only once.

There is only one way out - connect the mouse to another socket. This is the only way to fix the problem. By the way, the connection connector on the device may also be damaged. In this situation it is better to buy new mouse. After all, connectors are usually not repairable. Or after these manipulations they still break, and very quickly.

Drivers

What if the mouse does not respond to clicks or does it every once in a while? There are a lot of options for the development of events. It has already been said that often all problems are technical. But there are exceptions.

For example, the following layout is typical for gaming mice. It's all about the drivers. This software is responsible for recognizing devices in the operating system. Old version or complete absence These applications can cause the mouse to work only once in a while. Or they will even find themselves among unknown to the computer equipment.

In this case, you just need to install drivers on your computer (usually they are included with mice) or update existing ones. After this, the operating system reboots. Is there progress? Then you don't have to worry. The mouse still doesn't work fully? We need to look further for the source of the problem. There are still many alternatives.

Touchpad

Only laptop owners encounter this problem. Does the mouse not always respond to clicks or does not work at all, although there is a cursor? You can try to check the operation of the touchpad. If it functions normally, it is recommended to disable this component.

The thing is that some laptops and operating system builds do not support simultaneous operation of the touchpad and mouse. Therefore, a hardware conflict occurs. As a result, the mouse refuses to work normally.

As soon as the touchpad is disabled, the connected device will return to full functionality. And you can continue to use the mouse. By the way, you shouldn’t be surprised if the problem arose suddenly - no one is immune from this.

CPU

But if the mouse does not immediately respond to clicks, then the problem may be different. For example, slow response from information is sometimes due to high processor load.

Why does this phenomenon occur on computers? There are a lot of options. Among the most common are the following:

• a large number of functioning programs;
• the computer does not comply with the system requirements of the operating system;
• viruses;
• long-term operation of equipment without shutting down or rebooting;
• lack of hard disk space for normal operation OS.

In any case, you need to provide the processor with unloading. It is recommended to close numerous programs running in background, and also reboot the machine. It's better to give her a few hours to rest. Next, the user must resume trying to connect the mouse. The problem should go away.

Viruses

Mouse not responding to clicks? A virus, as already mentioned, is the real cause of a problem with equipment. Any computer “infection” can lead to this phenomenon.

What to do in this case? We need to try to cure the computer. If the problem occurs on a laptop, the touchpad will help. With it you can easily control your computer and cursor. Antivirus system will find and disinfect potentially dangerous files. If this fails, the user will be prompted to delete the document.

As a rule, when the cursor cannot be controlled at all, the computer is taken to a service center. There, the system will quickly be cured of all viruses without causing any damage to the owner’s data.

Incompatibility

If the mouse does not respond to clicks, you should pay attention to system requirements. The point is that everything modern equipment has certain requests to the computer. Non-compliance with this makes the device impossible to operate. Or it will function unstably.

When an incompatibility with the operating system is detected, you can solve the problem in several ways. Either the user changes the OS or the connected equipment. The second option is most often encountered in practice. Special attention It is recommended that Windows 10 owners pay attention to compatibility issues. A lot of equipment conflicts with this operating system. Therefore, there is no need to be surprised that Windows does not respond to mouse clicks.

What to do in this situation? It has already been said: either change the connected equipment, or change the operating system. What exactly to do? Everyone decides for themselves.

Power supply

This is the last reason why the mouse connected to the computer is not responding. It's all the fault of the power settings. This problem most often occurs on laptops.

As practice shows, after this the mouse works better. It's actually not that difficult. Enough to go through everything possible options. This is the only way to understand 100% what’s going on. There is also no need to rush into purchasing new equipment. It is likely that you can do without it.

If the user doubts his abilities, he can take the computer along with faulty equipment to the service center. They will quickly help not only diagnose, but also correct any computer problem. What exactly to do? The final decision always remains with the user!

Users often encounter problems that arise when working with a computer. One of these problems is the computer mouse stops working. What could be the cause of the malfunction will be discussed in the article.

Types of mice

Computer mice can be classified according to the following criteria.

Causes of problems

Reasons why the cursor does not move and computer mouse Quite a lot of them stopped working, but they can be divided into two groups: hardware and software.

The hardware includes:

The software includes:

1. Problems related to the device driver.
2. Deliberate disabling of the mouse by malware.
3. Conflict between mouse utilities and other software.
4. Malfunctions of the operating system that created a chain of problems that led to the inoperability of the device.

Trouble-shooting

Before taking any serious troubleshooting steps, check:

Important! If the device is not recognized (device descriptor request failed) or your mouse is in the "Other devices" section, the solution to the problem is described in detail here.

Wired

If you have checked the software of the pointing device, and when connected, the cursor does not move or moves erratically, the problem is in the hardware of the device. To resolve:

Wireless with USB transmitter

If you have a wireless mouse connected to your PC via a transmitter, go through and read the publication about. Nothing helped? Try this:

Important! Software installed for another product (mouse, wireless keyboard, touchpad, sensor) may cause a conflict with the wireless mouse. We recommend uninstalling the utilities, restarting the computer and checking the operation of the manipulator.

Bluetooth

If you are using a Bluetooth-enabled pointing device and the cursor stops working:

1. Turn off, replace batteries and turn on the device.
2. Check the operation of the transceiver (restart it, connect another device to Bluetooth).
3. Check the driver for the Bluetooth transmitter.
4. If necessary, roll back to previous version or reinstall the driver.

WiFi

If the Wi-Fi mouse cursor stops working or begins to “twitch”, the reason may be in the protocol that the router uses. This is because the device and router operate in the same 2.4 GHz band. To solve this problem without replacing the mouse:

1. Go to the router settings in the Wi-Fi section.
2. Change the protocol to 802.11g, and save the changes (the experiment was carried out on a D-Link Dir-615M).
3. Reboot the router and turn off/on the mouse.

Important! Changing the protocol is suitable if the Internet speed is not higher than 25 Mbit/s.

Touchpad

First of all, check if the touchpad on your laptop is enabled. We recommend that you read the information about setting up the touchpad on this page.

The touchpad can be disabled by software. Go to BIOS:

If turning it on does not help and everything is fine with the driver, then there is a hardware problem. It could be:

• damage touchpad;
• disconnecting the cable.

Advice! If you are confident in your abilities, you can check the fastening of the touchpad cable. It happens that during transportation it jumps out of the connector for connecting to the motherboard.

If the tips in this article did not help you identify the mouse connection problem, . Describe your problem in detail, we will try to find an answer together.

If the mouse is connected to the system unit via the PS/2 connector (the round socket on the rear panel, next to which there is sometimes a picture of a mouse), it cannot be connected and disconnected in a “hot” way, i.e. when the computer is turned on. May happen short circuit, to which PS/2 ports are very sensitive.

If you see that the cursor does not move and the system does not respond to mouse keystrokes, turn off the computer using the keyboard. To open the Start menu, press Ctrl+Esc or Win. Use the Down Arrow and Enter keys to select the Shutdown command and confirm the shutdown request by pressing OK.

Disconnect the mouse wire from the port and carefully, being careful not to bend the electrode pins, connect it again - the problem may be a lack of contact. Turn on your computer. If the mouse works, it means you did everything right.

The USB ports are designed for hot plugging. However, if the mouse connected via USB does not work, still turn off the system unit before

If the problem persists, try the mouse on another computer. If the cursor moves and the keys work, the port on your system unit may be faulty or there are software problems.

To identify the source of the trouble, alternately connect known-good mice to the computer via PS/2 and USB ports. Usually there is no need to install special drivers - both are suitable standard utilities Windows. If not a single device works, there is most likely a software problem.

Using the Win keys, directional arrows, Tab and Enter, from the “Start” menu, go to the “Control Panel”, activate the “System” icon, in the “Hardware” tab, click “Device Manager”, then expand the “Mouse and other pointing devices” list . Use the combination Shift+F10 to call up the context menu and select the “Delete” command, then reboot. The system, having detected a new device, will reinstall the drivers for it.

If you connected new equipment or installed new program, the reason may be a hardware conflict. Log into the system in safe mode when it boots into minimal configuration. To do this, restart your computer and press F8 after a short sound signal. In the boot mode menu, select “Safe Mode”. When the system asks you to continue working in this mode, answer “Yes”. If the mouse works fine, remove the new hardware and software. Boot into normal mode.

If your system has the System Restore option enabled, try selecting "Load the latest successful configuration» in the mode selection menu. The system will offer you several system restore points to download. Choose the one closest to the time when the problems started. If the attempt fails, try another date.

There is another way to enter system recovery mode. When rebooting, select the “Safe Mode” option, but answer “No” when asked by the program to continue working. You will then be prompted to select a restore point.

OS Windows has a built-in “Troubleshooter”. To launch it, go to the “Control Panel” using the keyboard and expand the “Mouse” icon. Go to the “Hardware” tab using Shift+Tab and click “Diagnostics”. To run diagnostics, use the “Next” button. To select an answer to the system questions, press Shift. Perhaps, as a result, it will be possible to find out the reason for the inoperability.

If these methods do not help, check your computer for viruses. Download free program AVZ4 and deploy it to the flash drive. Press Win+R and enter the command F:\AVZ4\avz.exe into the “Open” window, where F: is the name of the removable disk in the system. Start scanning.

If the mouse works but freezes from time to time, right-click on free space on the screen, select the “Properties” option and go to the “Options” tab. Click "Advanced" and select the "Diagnostics" tab. Move the slider " Hardware acceleration» one space to the left and confirm by pressing OK.

Regardless of what type of pointing device is used, sometimes problems may arise due to the fact that the mouse cursor does not move, but the mouse works. What are the reasons and how to eliminate the consequences of the problem, read on.

The mouse cursor does not move, but the mouse works: reasons

When starting to consider the reasons, we need to focus on dividing these devices by type. The easiest way to troubleshoot problems is when using standard devices connected to computers and laptops using a special plug or via USB ports.

In the case of wireless pointing devices or non-standard models intended for gaming, there may be many more reasons why the mouse buttons work but the cursor does not move.

However, some of the most common problems include the following:

• surface contamination;
• incorrect connection or switching on of the device;
• incompatibility and other problems with the USB port;
• incorrectly installed, missing or outdated drivers;
• exposure to viruses.

The mouse cursor does not move, but the mouse works: what to do first?

In the very simple case First you need to inspect the bottom surface of the device. If there is dirt on the underside, it must be removed. Very often, it is precisely because of this that it is impossible to perform any actions with moving the cursor on the screen.

In some cases, when the mouse cursor does not move but the mouse works, the problem may be due to a momentary software glitch. In this case, you can try to revive the mouse by simply rebooting the entire system. Please also note that if there is an inoperative BIOS devices does not produce warning signals.

In the case of wireless devices, the problem that the mouse cursor does not move, but the mouse works, may be due to a dead battery. It needs to be replaced. Another reason is that the device is not turned on correctly. In many manipulators, in addition to what should be included special button or power slider on the bottom surface (with reverse side), you also need to click on the left mouse button (this also applies to sleep mode, into which the manipulator goes when the computer or laptop is turned off). For Bluetooth devices, make sure that the corresponding module is active. For Wi-Fi, you may sometimes need to log into your router and change the protocol to 802.11g.

Sometimes the reason the mouse cursor doesn't move but the mouse works may be because it's plugged into the wrong USB port. As a rule, on any modern computer or laptop has several such connectors USB standards 2.0 and 3.0. This also needs to be taken into account.

Finally, you can check the functionality of any type of device quite simply by connecting it to another computer terminal. If it works, then the problem is user system. Otherwise, the main problem may be the drivers.

Changing the driver

For standard devices, the system installs drivers independently. But for some gaming mice they are supplied complete with the manipulators themselves, and must be installed manually. In such a situation, the drivers need to be reinstalled or updated. But what to do if the cursor doesn’t move?

This is where knowledge of entering commands and using switching between various functions, applications and system sections using the keyboard. For quick access To access the “Device Manager” you need to use the console call “Run” (Win + R), in which the command devmgmt.msc is entered, after which in the manager itself, movement is carried out using the arrow buttons and tabulator. You can also use the Start menu, opened with the Win key. Functions are called and confirmed by pressing buttons using the enter key, and the Esc key is sometimes used to cancel actions.

When reinstalling the driver, the system will need to indicate its location ( removable media or a folder on your hard drive) rather than using the recommended installation from the database Windows data. Once driver integration is complete, it is advisable to reboot the system, although this is not always required.

Conclusion

It remains to be said that the cause should be looked for exclusively taking into account a certain type of device. But in most cases, if the mouse cursor does not move, but the mouse works, and the problem is not related to software glitches or physical breakdown the mouse itself (or damage to the integrity of the connection cord) - at least one of the above-described means will restore the operation of the manipulator. Problems with viruses were not touched upon here, since every user should take care of security first.

A computer mouse is an ingenious device that was created almost in the middle of the last century. Without this simple thing, we would not be able to fully manage a computer and laptop, because there is simply no replacement for it as such. Therefore, when it stops working normally or simply “glitches”, it is necessary to somehow solve this problem. Today I will talk about why the mouse may not work and what actions need to be taken to revive it.

Causes of problems and their solutions

• To understand whether the device really does not work or the problem lies with your computer, you need to connect it to another PC or laptop. If the mouse turns out to be fully functional, then try inserting it into another port on your main computer - it is known that USB ports often “glitch”, and rearranging the plug gives the result. If you have a PS/2 mouse, I recommend purchasing a special PS/2/USB adapter so that you can use the device via any USB port. The PS/2 connector itself may not be working, hence the problems.

• The next step is to carefully look at the mouse, in particular at the LED. If it lights up, but the device does not want to work, then the problem is probably in the “software”. First, try just restarting your computer (and don’t laugh, this works in many cases) and if that doesn’t help, then try installing the driver specifically for your device. To do this, go to the manufacturer’s official website and download necessary drivers.

• In some cases, a problem may occur after installing this or that software - there is probably a conflict in the system, as a result of which the mouse stops responding to any actions. Often something similar happens when viruses get onto a computer. What to do in such situations? It is recommended to boot your computer to safe mode and check the performance of the “rodent”. If it works, then we either remove the installed software or roll back the system to an earlier date. And of course, don’t forget to scan your PC for viruses.

• Interestingly, users of PS/2 mice encounter this problem more often. Why? The fact is that the plug used in such devices is not ideal. It consists of many contacts (sort of pins) that tend to bend. For example, you removed the plug from the port and inserted it back, after which the mouse stopped working. Apparently, some of the pins are bent and need to be returned to their normal position. This can be done, for example, using the most ordinary tweezers or something sharp (even the most ordinary ball pen). USB mice are completely free of this problem due to a much more thoughtful system.

• Theoretically, the wire could be damaged. This rarely happens, since it is not subjected to strong mechanical stress. Still, pets often chew through the wire. So, we carefully examine it for external damage, and if you haven’t found any, then do the following: pick up the mouse and start moving the wire. If the indicator (LED) starts blinking at this moment, then, apparently, the problem is really in the wire. It will need to be replaced, although in most cases it will be cheaper to purchase a new rodent.

• If you are using a wireless mouse, then the most common reason problems - a dead battery, as well as a problem with the Bluetooth receiver driver.

• Now let's move on to the buttons and wheel. When it comes to buttons, the failure of one or both of them is most often due to a mechanical problem. Theoretically, you can resolder the chip, but usually this is not economically viable - a new mouse costs the same amount, if not cheaper. But if the wheel jams, then it makes sense to disassemble the device and clean it of dirt - hair and other “charms” are wrapped around the wheel, which interfere with its operation. Try cleaning the wheel, everything should return to normal.

• Continuing the conversation about buttons, we cannot fail to mention that for additional buttons, which are located on the sides of the mouse (they are usually used in games), it is necessary to install other drivers that come with the device. They can also be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.

• If the mouse still works, but not quite adequately, for example, jumps from side to side, then dirt may be to blame for this (in the case of ball mice this is, one might say, normal) and problems with settings. If in the first case it is enough to clean the device from dirt, then in the second you need to play with the settings. For example, try adjusting the sensitivity of your gadget. How to do it, I.

• If problems with inoperability arise in games, or rather, the mouse does not work in a particular position, then the problem is 99% in the settings of the game itself.

What can't you do?

• If you recently purchased a mouse that is under warranty and it stops working, do not try to repair it yourself - this may void your warranty.

• You can damage the device if you try to repair it yourself without the necessary skills. Therefore I recommend with similar problems contact specialists.

Finally, I will say that in most cases it is quite easy to solve the problem yourself; to do this, you just need to find the cause of the problem, which most often lies in the “software”. If you have any questions, please contact us.

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Despite the fact that most computer pointing devices or mice are a universal type of device, sometimes quite serious problems can occur with them. One of the most common situations is when the left mouse button does not work or does not work as expected (every other time, it calls up the context menu, etc.). We will look at why this happens and how to correct the situation in as much detail as possible.

The left mouse button does not work: what is the reason?

Speaking about what could cause this phenomenon, first of all it should be noted that there are problems with the device itself. Indeed, different kinds mechanical damage can provoke situations where the left mouse button works every once in a while. However, oddly enough, this may not always be the root cause.

Quite often, problems may lie in device drivers. True, for the most part this applies to game controllers, for which you need to install a fairly specific control software. But also with standard devices this can also happen.

Problems that are no less common incorrect connection or even situations where the mouse is blocked on program level. For most of these cases, a more or less suitable solution to restore the device’s functionality can be found. Let's try to look at some of them. We are not talking about viruses, since such cases are very rare, although their impact cannot be ruled out.

Changing the connection of the manipulator

So, we assume that the left mouse button does not work. What should I do to fix the problem?

First, try simply restarting your computer or reconnecting your mouse if it is a USB or wireless type, to another port. For PS2 devices restart needs to be done only when the power is turned off, but for USB modifications of manipulators this can be done, as they say, right on the go. But this is only the simplest thing that can happen, and usually the problem is hidden much deeper.

Setting up energy saving and power plan

Let's see what can be done if the left mouse button does not work or works in the wrong mode (for example, for a double click you need to make more than two clicks, or there is no response to pressing the button at all).

The proposed solution applies only to USB devices and is not applicable to conventional types of manipulators:

1. To begin with, in order not to take any action with the drivers for now, you need to call the “Device Manager” (devmgmt.msc in the “Run” menu).
2. Find all Generic USB Hub devices and USB root hubs there (there may be several of them).
3. For each, view the properties section and go to the power management tab.
4. If there is a checkmark next to the option to turn off the device to save energy, you must remove it, then save the installed options and, to be sure, restart the system.

Sometimes it happens that the left mouse button does not work due to incorrect set parameters in the current power supply design, which is more typical for laptops.

In this situation it is necessary:

• go to the appropriate settings using the “Control Panel” or the RMB menu on the battery icon;
• expand additional options;
• In the options for temporarily disabling USB ports, set it to be disabled.

Disabling touchpad delay on a laptop

On laptops, this problem is very often due to the fact that the operation of the mouse button (not necessarily the left one) is influenced by the switched on touchpad. It should be disabled either by using keyboard shortcuts based on the Fn button, or directly in the settings of the manipulator parameters, which are located in the corresponding section of the “Control Panel”.

A similar procedure can be performed in the “Device Manager” by selecting the touchpad to be disabled.

What to do if the left mouse button works like the right one?

If the problem is that the left button for some reason causes context menus, and does not work on selection or input operations, then, most likely, the mouse settings regarding changing buttons were somehow changed.

To fix the problem, use the “Control Panel” and the mouse settings section. Here you need to uncheck the button destination exchange box, if it is checked there.

What else could it be?

Just in case, see if you have any additional software installed to control the mouse or to reassign buttons. It can also cause such situations to occur.

Finally, if all else fails, in Device Manager, simply remove the mouse from the list and then reboot the system. It is very possible that Windows will reinstall the necessary drivers when restarting, and the problem will disappear by itself.

But, if after this nothing changes, check the operation of the manipulator on another PC, and if necessary, send it in for repair or buy a new one. Fortunately, now such devices are inexpensive.

Suddenly having problems with your mouse in Windows? Left button sometimes it doesn’t work and you need to click 3-4 times to launch a program or shortcut on the desktop? Why does this problem occur and what to do to fix it.

One of the most annoying problems with a mouse is the problem with its left button. A situation arises when suddenly, without visible reasons The left mouse button does not work or it starts responding to user clicks every now and then.

Every fourth or fifth click is not perceived by the system, this behavior is very annoying because it makes it difficult to work on the computer - instead of double-clicking on a program shortcut, sometimes you need to click 3 or 4 times. This also applies to performing any actions - we want to quickly select, for example, a group of shortcuts on the desktop so that we can drag them with the mouse cursor, but it turns out that the left button does not work. Why doesn't the left button always respond to user clicks?

Of course, the problem may be in the mouse itself and the damage is purely technical. The left button is worn out and does not always respond to clicks. In this case, you need to repair it or buy a new mouse.

But before you do this, you need to check whether it works on another computer or, if possible, connect another working mouse to the computer. This way you can exclude or confirm it technical malfunction. But if you connect the problematic mouse to your friend’s computer and it works correctly, then this means that there is a problem with your PC. Then there is no point in buying a new mouse - you should look for a solution in Windows settings 10.

Step 1: Connect the mouse to a different USB port

See which input your mouse is connected to your computer through. In most cases, the connection is made via a USB port, but occasionally there are devices with a PS2 connector.

First of all, you need to check the serviceability USB port, because it can be damaged and cause problems with operation. Connect the mouse to another port without turning off the computer's power - it should be detected in a few seconds.

Step 2: Check your settings in Windows Device Manager

If the above method does not work, the culprit may be the controller responsible for USB operation ports. The system is equipped with a function that, within energy saving mode disables or reduces activity individual components computer. There is a possibility that the regime affects USB driver and therefore Windows 10 sometimes “does not catch” left button clicks.

On Windows 10, click right click mouse on the Start button and go to Device Manager or call it with the command “devmgmt. msc"

Expand "USB Controllers". Here you will find items such as “Generic USB Hub” and “USB Root Hub”. Double click mouse open each one and go to the “Power Management” section.

Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Repeat these steps for each item in the USB Controllers item.

Step 3: Check your power settings

The next step is to configure the power settings for the active profile. To do this, go to the Panel Windows management 10 and enter in the search bar on the right top corner"Power settings".

A window will appear with a list of main and additional plans. One of them will be marked, that is, the one used by the system. Click next to it on “Change plan settings”, and then in the new window select “Change advanced power settings”.

Find "USB Options - Option to temporarily disable USB port" and select "Disabled". Then check how the device works.

Step 4: Turn off touchpad delay (on laptops)

Windows 8.1 and 10 come with features that benefit laptop users, including a feature that slows down the response to clicks while typing. Have you ever been typing on your laptop and accidentally touched your palm to the touchpad, causing the mouse cursor to jump?

The touchpad delay serves to prevent such situations. When the laptop detects that you are working on the keyboard, a click delay is activated. However, this feature may not be convenient for players who play on laptops with mice, and here's why.

It turns out that in some cases the function blocks the action of the buttons on a mouse connected via USB. If you play on a laptop, then your hands, as a rule, are always on the keyboard - other input devices, according to system considerations, should not be used.

The delay function treats the game the same way as typing and blocks mouse clicks for a short period of time, and, unfortunately, periodically (the button fires every other time). In this case, the delay function on the laptop can be disabled.