Strangest Windows problem ever! PLEASE HELP!

dwalden · Rated PG-13 Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 35

Ok. About 6 months ago, my computer started doing some crazy Windows behavior.

1. I cannot move any of the desktop icons.
2. I cannot drag and drop any files, but copy and paste works.
3. I cannot mouse click in between different programs many times and often have to use Alt-Tab to get around windows.

Since this has shown up, I reformatted and installed Windows at least 10 times. I've run numerous virus and spyware programs and found the system to be clean. I even tried a different Windows XP install disc. All drivers and Windows updates are current.

So, I assumed this had to be something hardware related so I dealt with it for a while and this week I finally built a new system. My new system has all new components except hard drive, memory and peripherals like mouse and keyboard. I went to format and install and I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!!

I thought after spending $1500 this would be behind me!

Does anyone have any idea what this could be?

BeerCheeze · Posted: Wed, 31 May 2006 15:00:08 Post Subject:

Errrr.... do you have a legit copy of windows?

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Wed, 31 May 2006 15:23:46 Post Subject:

Is it your mouse? Laughing

Would suck if you spent all that money and it was a bad mouse button... It sounds like it may be possible, especially since it is one of the only things common to both systems.

dwalden · Rated PG-13 Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 35

First of all, no it's not a legal copy.

I went home for lunch and installed a different version of Windows and also swapped out the mouse with an old PS2 one.

SO FAR it's working. Could a mouse REALLY be the cause of that?

Meh. I wanted a new system anyway.

DragonMaster · Rated NC-17 Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 134

Yes, if it's cheap, or the left button's not working well.

Blue|Fusion · Posted: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:57:59 Post Subject:

mrweasel · Posted: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:04:49 Post Subject:

that knocking you hear on your door is Bill looking for his $129.95

DragonMaster · Rated NC-17 Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 134

FOX · Posted: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 20:46:08 Post Subject:

lol!!

yea id becareful about saying anything involving illegal software in here

werty316 · Rated NC-17 Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 187

I never mention any illegal,... I mean legit apps I have.

Wouldn't it be funny if it was the mouse button Laughing