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The user reports that after updating from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, right-clicking causes the computer to freeze, and seeks help. A responder suggests fixing potential system file issues by running Disk Cleanup and the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) via an administrator command prompt. Overall, the thread addresses a technical problem with right-clicking post-update, with suggested troubleshooting steps to resolve system errors.

Snowman8

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Dear all,

I just updated my windows 8 to win 8.1, now the right click is not working , if I try then it freezes the computer, I have no idea what went wrong.

sorry , the above title should be right click not double click

Please help
 

Solution
Remove corrupted files in two ways. First Run Disk cleanup and next sfc/scannow.

In detail -

Disk Cleanup - Open charms search write Disk Cleanup and run.

Right click on Start button and select Command Prompt administrator. Confirm UAC and paste the command underneath on the command prompt and hit enter.

sfc /scannow"

sunita

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Remove corrupted files in two ways. First Run Disk cleanup and next sfc/scannow.

In detail -

Disk Cleanup - Open charms search write Disk Cleanup and run.

Right click on Start button and select Command Prompt administrator. Confirm UAC and paste the command underneath on the command prompt and hit enter.

sfc /scannow"
 
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