Causes of mouse Double Click and how to fix it

Double Click is a fairly familiar error that you may encounter several times while using a computer mouse. When you encounter this situation, you don't need to worry. Let's immediately refer to TipsMake for some ways to fix mouse Double Click shared in the article below.

What is Double Click mouse error?

Double Click mouse error (or double mouse error) is a condition in which the computer mouse clicks once but the mouse recognizes it twice - that is, double clicks. 

This is a quite familiar error and you may encounter it when using the mouse for a long time. Therefore, please calmly handle it because most of the troubleshooting steps are quite simple and easy to do.

Signs of Double Click error

When the mouse has Double Click, you need to click twice continuously to be able to perform operations such as saving images, opening files, selecting text, playing games, etc.

In addition, in case the mouse shows signs of a slight Double Click error, such as sometimes not working, you can check by doing the following: Access the Link and click the mouse continuously in the orange area, then you Scroll down to check the results in the Fast double click count box . So, with just a few simple steps, you can determine whether your mouse has a Double Click error or not.

Check the mouse double click error

In addition to the above suggestions, you can also check for Double Click errors through the following ways: 

1. Check the mouse's battery

The first reason that can cause the mouse to double click is the mouse's battery. For wireless mice, the accuracy and sensitivity of the mouse may be affected if the battery is low or almost empty. Therefore, you need to check the battery and change it if necessary. 

Besides, don't forget to check the items placed around the mouse. If you discover nearby metal or materials that can block signals, you need to move away immediately. Because they can cause signal interference and disrupt the connection between the mouse and the device, and cause mouse errors. 

2. Dust in the mouse

In some cases, the mouse may have a Double Click error due to a layer of dirt accumulating in the button slot, causing this position to get stuck. Therefore, you need to check these locations and clean them regularly with specialized tools to limit possible errors. 

3. Check the directory

If you are working with files inside your computer and the mouse suddenly shows a Double Click error, it is likely that the error comes from the click settings that you accidentally changed. Then, you can check through the following steps:

Step 1: Select the down arrow button below the X button at the File Explorer interface to make the menu bar appear. Select the View tab

Step 2: Select Options in the last position, then select Change folder and search options .

Step 3: After you perform the above steps, a Folder Options dialog box will appear and you need to find the item as follows section on the General tab. Next, select Double-click to open an item (single-click to select) mode and complete by clicking OK .

How to fix

After checking and confirming that your computer mouse has a Double Click error , you can perform the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Restart the computer

First, you need to try restarting the computer to check if the mouse works normally again. If not, you need to go to the next suggestions to fix mouse errors.

2. Update the mouse driver

If restarting the computer still does not help eliminate the above error, try updating the mouse driver according to the following instructions:

1. Step 1: Open the Start menu , in the search bar, enter device manager , then click on the corresponding result.

1. Step 2: After the operation in step 1, the Device Manager window will appear and what you need to do is click on the mouse driver , then click Uninstall device to update the mouse driver.

1. Step 3: Restart the computer so that the system can automatically reinstall the mouse driver.

3. Change click speed

In some cases, the Double Click condition can occur because the mouse speed is set too high, causing the mouse to lag. Therefore, you just need to reinstall with a slower click speed to eliminate this phenomenon.

For Windows operating system:

1. Step 1: Click on the gear-shaped Settings icon in the Start menu and select Devices .

1. Step 2: Search in the list on the left, then select the Mouse section and then enlarge the window to select the Additional mouse options folder .

1. Step 3: At the Buttons tab , move the slider in the Double-click speed section to adjust to the speed you want, then click Apply and then OK to complete.

For MacOS:

1. Step 1: At Apple Menu , select the apple icon and click System Preference .
2. Step 2: In the System Preference window , continue to select Accessibility and then click Mouse and Trackpad . 
3. Step 3 : At the Double-click speed adjustment bar , adjust it to the level you want. Once completed, click Close to finish (or press the key combination Cmd + W ).

4. Change Mouse

In addition to the above causes and solutions, the Double Click error of the mouse may also stem from the mouse being too old, causing the components and joints in the mouse to be worn out and causing the Double Click phenomenon. Therefore, if you have applied all of the above methods and still cannot fix the mouse Double Click error, then it is time for you to replace it with a new mouse.

Epilogue

Above are the signs, causes and how to fix Double Click on your mouse that you can refer to. If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties during the repair and troubleshooting process, you can leave a comment below to receive support from TipsMake's team. 

Jessica Tanner

Update 03 October 2023