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Click delay refers to a noticeable lag between clicking or dragging with a mouse and the system responding. On WindowsForum.com, users report extreme system pauses of 1-10 seconds after any click, dragging issues where actions register late or break, and delays when right-clicking or opening properties, sometimes taking 25 seconds or more. These problems can affect file management, text selection, and application use. Common themes include persistent .exe files that reappear after deletion and abnormal behavior when holding mouse buttons. Troubleshooting often involves checking system resources, drivers, or Safe Mode to isolate the cause.
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    Windows 7 Extreme system lag

    My system pauses for about 1-10 seconds nearly everytime i click something. its driving me insane!if anyone can help at all i would be very thankful. my system info is attached.
    • futurecolors
    • Thread
    • click delay frustration lag performance slow response system information tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Dragging issues, text, icon's, photoshop, everywhere!

    Whenever I want to drag something across the screen, like moving folders, selecting text, working in photoshop, playing a game, the dragging is not working properly. Sometimes it picks it up after 1 second after holding the button, sometimes it does pick up right away but it breaks after a...
    • calysson
    • Thread
    • click delay drag and drop file management mouse issues performance photoshop spyware startup text selection troubleshooting
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can't delete .exe files from Desktop

    For some reason, anytime I drop a file on the desktop with a .exe extension, I can no longer delete that file from the desktop. Actually...I can delete it, but as soon as I hit F5 or e.g. log off and back on, the file simply reappears. I can only delete a .exe file permanently in Safe Mode. I do...
    • mobidutch
    • Thread
    • access denied click delay desktop issues executable file deletion file management file properties ownership permissions safe mode system build system restore tech support temporary files troubleshooting virus scan windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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