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cassandra and sara's daddy

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what did i do to my lap top
« on: December 12, 2007, 01:22:16 PM »
and more importantly how do i fix this. my touchpad and buttons seem to have changed
the right button i use to click things open doesn't  i have to use the other less fast methods

did i accidentally change something in settings in the course of installing symantec virus protection? or in upgrading explorer? i'm a computer dolt   all help appreciated
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2007, 01:29:12 PM »
all I know is that explorer stinks, use firefox from now on.
I have no idea what you did.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2007, 02:05:40 PM »
All I can suggest is to open Control Panel and check the mouse settings.

Check ALL of the mouse settings.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2007, 02:07:46 PM »
Do the right and left buttons seem reversed?  If so, go to mouse settings and correct it.  If not, load it up with all your personal and financial information, then ship it to me.

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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2007, 02:11:45 PM »
lol  you want my financial info?!     had a guy steal my id and open an account  he actually improved my credit. someone getting my stuff would be the equivalent of the illegal who stole an id  of a guy wanted for murder
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2007, 02:33:30 PM »
LOL Tongue

If the button functions are backwards, just go to mouse settings in the control panel and change it.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2007, 02:35:00 PM »
If reversed as mentioned above, a software thing. If it's not functioning at all but the left button is, could be software or hardware. Try spraying some canned air in case some muck is blocking the contacts.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2007, 02:37:06 PM »
Did you let the kid get on it?  My monkeys tend to muss up my settings.....I prefer they don't touch the computers at all.
ES (evil spawn) number one royaly fubar'd one of the PC's font settings.  I'm too lazy too fix it.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2007, 06:20:02 PM »
If you had a Mac you wouldn't have this problem, nor would you be buying and installing Symantec virus software.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2007, 11:31:29 PM »
If the button functions are backwards, then really the best thing to do is stand on your head!
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2007, 01:42:18 PM »
Quote from: Zeke on December 12, 2007, 05:20:02 PM
If you had a Mac you wouldn't have this problem, nor would you be buying and installing Symantec virus software.

Because having a mac is the answer to everything.  Even if someone screws with your mouse controls.  (If it's a hardware issue, somehow I doubt that having a mac magically fixes broken equipment by virtue of being attached.)
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2007, 01:20:49 AM »
Put the mouse in your left hand...  grin
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2007, 01:56:56 AM »
Delete then reinstall the drivers.
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2007, 07:54:32 AM »
Quote from: Zeke on December 12, 2007, 05:20:02 PM
If you had a Mac you wouldn't have this problem,
True, because a Mac only has one button anyway.
Quote from: Zeke on December 12, 2007, 05:20:02 PM
nor would you be buying and installing Symantec virus software.
Maybe you should: http://www.heraldbusinessjournal.com/archive/dec07/techtalk-dec07.htm
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2007, 07:55:01 AM »
Take it to Bill over at B&T, he's pretty good...  grin
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2007, 08:15:43 AM »
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Re: what did i do to my lap top
« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2007, 01:54:40 PM »
thanx i got he thing running  i was he air can blast em trick that seemed to do it.
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