Published on October 27, 2010 By teddybearcholla In Personal Computing

The strange burn out looking area when I right click to open something on my desktop, just started happening.  Well one time last week, then now.

Thank you for any answers, I have to Tink sit, so will be gone till tomorrow.

 


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on Oct 28, 2010

Do you use effects in Cursor FX on right click? Thinking possibly an effect gone bad? If so, try unloading Cursor FX.

 

...No I don't have Cursor FX.... I do use Windowblinds and Fences though!!!

 

sfc /scannow
  ...Wiz,  if I do this, What am I looking for ?

 

 

My guess would be your Video Card is on it's way out.
   I believe I have only the *on board video card*.  My pc has also been making a *moaning* sound for the last 2 weeks.  ( No , it is not having sex)!!   Well maybe they are not connected....anyway, thank you for all your ideas!!!

 

 

on Oct 28, 2010

...Wiz, if I do this, What am I looking for ?

It's system file check. It will scan your system and look for corrupted Windows files. If you are using IObit Advanced System Care you can run a sfc  scan from the Utilities/ Security tab. It's labeled System File Checker, same thing. You may need your OS install disc to repair any corrupted files it finds.

on Oct 28, 2010

Thank you Wiz...but I discovered I do not have an OS disc....so it wouldn't do me any good to check the files.

 

I played a video and the video was not in sync with the sound, the video would start, then stop. And my screen went black , which it has also been doing when I am on skype ( I thought it was skype).  Anyway, I have to go and Tink sit again.

on Oct 28, 2010

 I have to agree with Lantec then. That does sound more like a video card/driver problem or maybe overheating. Is your computer getting good ventilation?

on Oct 28, 2010

Wizard1956
 I have to agree with Lantec then. That does sound more like a video card/driver problem or maybe overheating. Is your computer getting good ventilation?

But how does a graphics card distinguish between a left click and a right click?

on Oct 28, 2010

RedneckDude
Quoting Wizard1956, reply 19 I have to agree with Lantec then. That does sound more like a video card/driver problem or maybe overheating. Is your computer getting good ventilation?


But how does a graphics card distinguish between a left click and a right click?

Only the ones made in the hills can't.

on Nov 08, 2010

I never thought of trying to left click on the desktop, my mistake.    My pc guy has had it for all this time, couldn't find a problem.  Yes, lots of ventilation, and I keep it very clean.  So when it happens again, I will try to left click. 

Thank you all very much!!! 

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