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Windows explorer not highlighting

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Mac' perfectly so I could format it in Bold type. Press Windows key+E to open File Explorer. For additional help and information, see the below section on what can be done after the files or folders are highlighted. I'd really appreciate it if you good folk could assist me with this. Once the files or folders are highlighted, right-click one of the highlighted files or folders to view available options to cut, copy, or delete. my mouse will not do it!Īlthough this is not a mission-critical problem, it is starting to drive me insane.Īnd yes, the very first thing I did after registering was to do a search, but couldn't find an answer. I can type something there but if I make a mistake and want to select that text. Same story in the Subject line of Outlook Express. well the mouse won't select text in those boxes either. ' and you can type in the name of the file or webite you want to save?. Also, you know the boxes that apear when you 'Save As. Also, it won't do it in the address bar of Internet Explorer. my mouse will NOT select text in Notepad. In other words, everything works as it should in those situations.īUT. When I left-click and drag my mouse over text in MS Word or in an e-mail message in Outlook Express, then the text is highlighted and ready to delete, copy, paste etc.

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but only in certain situations! Yes - that's true. In a nutshell - my mouse will not select text. I'm posting this under the XP section simply because I don't have this problem on my other operating system (Win98se) I came to this site on the strong recommendation of Gizmo - famous for his '46 best freeware' website and newsletter.