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Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: dakota on October 23, 2015, 07:44:04 PM

I have been using my Magic Mouse for eons.  ALl of a sudden, every so often ( too often, actually), when I click, I get a drop down menu.  I am not doing anything differently.  The only solution is to turn off the mouse, and then turn it back on.  It behaves for a while, and then starts giving me the drop downs again.  Need help!!! Thanks in advance.

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: RNKIII on October 23, 2015, 09:34:49 PM

Is the mouse wired/connected to your computer or is it wireless (with batteries)??
If the latter...maybe you need to replace the batteries, a cheap fix.

And what do the drop down menus say??

Bob K.   rnkiii

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: dakota on October 23, 2015, 10:42:31 PM

QUOTE(RNKIII @ Oct 23 2015, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is the mouse wired/connected to your computer or is it wireless (with batteries)??
If the latter...maybe you need to replace the batteries, a cheap fix.

And what do the drop down menus say??

Bob K.   rnkiii

Wireless. New batteries. The drop down menu varies depending on the site or program.

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: Paddy on October 24, 2015, 01:01:14 AM

So basically it's invoking a right click without you having actually done a right click?

Have you checked it carefully for lint, dust, hair etc.?

Other suggestions: http://osxdaily.com/2014/08/01/mac-mouse-t...roubleshooting/

OR...do you happen to have another mouse in the vicinity?? Read through this thread:

http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/cannot...ailable.908788/

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: Xairbusdriver on October 24, 2015, 09:31:26 AM

Also check the settings in System Prefs->Mouse. You can adjust what happens when you "right-click", even turn it off. You can always use 'control'- click. Might also check that the battery contacts, in the mouse, are clean.

Finally, make sure you haven't gradually changed how you hold the mouse. Over time, you may have started using the "right-click" area of the mouse without realizing it.

Remember, these mice have mechanical switches. Switches fail, corrode, etc. They don't usually last as long as electronics.

BTW, if you're thinking of replacing the mouse, I highly recommend the Magic Trackpad. I rarely use my mouse now! But my rather large hand made the Magic Mouse useless. Your milage may differ!

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: jcarter on November 09, 2015, 09:41:11 AM

I had a very strange acting mouse last year, took it apart and there was a big dog hair stuck right across the port.

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: jwboyd on November 09, 2015, 10:04:17 AM

A new kind of "mouse droppings"?

Title: Magic Mouse a problem
Post by: jcarter on November 09, 2015, 10:41:19 AM

This kind?