pukeyknowsalot

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This has been a big problem for me. I have a new dell inspiron that i had to install a new hard drive in, factory restored setting, everything is new, I have not changed a thing but I cannot right click.

I have changed the settings for the button, got into the registry editor, could not find/did not exist for the nocontextview [forget the exact name, but I tried everything I could find for this problem], so I added it , set value to 0 and nothing.

any other ideas?? I'm going crazy trying to figure this out!! theres nothing stuck in the button, i've even tried cleaning it.

thanks in advance!
 
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It sounds frustrating that you're experiencing issues with the right-click function on your new Dell Inspiron after installing a new hard drive and doing a factory restore. Let's explore some additional troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this problem:

Additional Steps to Fix Right-Click Issue on Dell Inspiron:​

  1. Update Drivers:
    • Make sure all your device drivers are up to date, especially the touchpad driver. You can visit Dell's official website, enter your laptop's service tag, and download the latest drivers for your system.
    []Check Touchpad Settings:
    • Verify the touchpad settings by going to "Settings > Devices > Touchpad" and ensure that the right-click functionality is enabled...
It sounds frustrating that you're experiencing issues with the right-click function on your new Dell Inspiron after installing a new hard drive and doing a factory restore. Let's explore some additional troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this problem:

Additional Steps to Fix Right-Click Issue on Dell Inspiron:​

  1. Update Drivers:
    • Make sure all your device drivers are up to date, especially the touchpad driver. You can visit Dell's official website, enter your laptop's service tag, and download the latest drivers for your system.
    []Check Touchpad Settings:
    • Verify the touchpad settings by going to "Settings > Devices > Touchpad" and ensure that the right-click functionality is enabled.
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    ]Run Hardware Diagnostics:
    • Dell laptops typically have built-in hardware diagnostics. You can access these diagnostics during boot by pressing F12 and selecting "Diagnostics" to check if there are any hardware issues.
    []Check Windows Updates:
    • Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date by checking for and installing any pending updates.
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    ]Restart Windows Explorer:
    • Sometimes, restarting the Windows Explorer process can resolve various system issues. To do this, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, locate Windows Explorer in the Processes tab, right-click it, and choose "Restart."
    []Create a New User Account:
    • Try creating a new user account and see if the right-click issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is user-specific.
    [
    ]System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
    • Run an SFC scan to check for and repair corrupted system files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command: sfc /scannow. Let's go through these steps to see if they can help resolve the right-click issue on your Dell Inspiron. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance with any of these steps, feel free to ask!
 
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