Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Tags
Welcome to Windows Vista Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows Vista. The Vista forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows Vista tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.

Go Back   Vista Forums > Vista Newsgroups > Vista General

Vista - All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

Reply
 
Old 06-19-2008   #1 (permalink)


vista
 
 

All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

Hi, to all


I owned Windows Vista, but
I run cross a problem recently
when opening my computer from
desktop plus I can't open the other
icons, what is the verdict?. Does anyone
know how to fix it, please help.

greeting,


greeg


Last edited by greeg; 06-19-2008 at 11:42 AM..
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #2 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst


 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

You need to provide your system make, model, specs, version of Vista and a
better explanation of "desktop can't be opened plus the others icons." I
doubt that anyone can get a clear idea of what you are talking about from
the little you said.

"greeg" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:3f55f46e4d8adf3ef89c67075395ad37@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
Quote:

>
> HI, to all
>
>
> My computer at desktop can't
> be opened plus the others icons,
> what is the verdict?. Does anyone
> know how to fix it, please help.
>
> greeting,
>
>
> greeg
>
>
> --
> greeg
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #3 (permalink)
Atreyu


 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

Are you certain your mouse is plugged in? Can you move your mouse cursor
around the screen?


"greeg" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:3f55f46e4d8adf3ef89c67075395ad37@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
Quote:

>
> HI, to all
>
>
> My computer at desktop can't
> be opened plus the others icons,
> what is the verdict?. Does anyone
> know how to fix it, please help.
>
> greeting,
>
>
> greeg
>
>
> --
> greeg
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #4 (permalink)
oscar


 
 

RE: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

If you're using a laptop, has your touchpad been inadvertantly shut off
software wise? On some laptop models the touchpad can be turned off and on by
depressing a contact switch.

"greeg" wrote:
Quote:

>
> HI, to all
>
>
> My computer at desktop can't
> be opened plus the others icons,
> what is the verdict?. Does anyone
> know how to fix it, please help.
>
> greeting,
>
>
> greeg
>
>
> --
> greeg
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #5 (permalink)


vista
 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

I apologize for not explaining
the malfunction well.I used
a desktop PC.

And I hope that the screen shot that I
took for my PC shows the specification
and answers your questions.The mouse
is working well and I can move it.Thanks
in advance for all of you who is trying
to help me.

First screen shot:


2nd screen shot:
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #6 (permalink)


vista
 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

For your information, I forget to
say, that the only way
to open any of the desktop
items is by clicking right on
desktop and use either open file
or exploring it. Waiting for the solutions.

Thanks
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #7 (permalink)
tampaguy9658


 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked


I am running Vista with SP1. A week ago several icons duplicated themselves
on the desktop and did not function. I just did an auto arrange of the
desktop, and all icons were duplicated and are non functioning. I now have 16
desktop icons, 7 of which work. Any idea on how to fix, then prevent this
from occurring?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #8 (permalink)
tampaguy9658


 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked



Greeg, I don't have the right click issue...the functioning icons work as
they should. The non functional ones don't react to mousing and when I right
click on them, I access the desktop preferences ( just like the icons weren't
there.) Wish I could at least right click my seemingly permanent duplicates.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #9 (permalink)
KDE


 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

does your Left mouse button work in other instances ?


"greeg" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:aff7ea2b0cffe049ca6d2c499c6736ec@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
Quote:

>
> For your information, I forget to
> say, that the only way
> to open any of the desktop
> items is by clicking right on
> desktop and use either open file
> or exploring it. Waiting for the solutions.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --
> greeg

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-19-2008   #10 (permalink)
tampaguy9658


 
 

Re: All of my desktop icons can't be clicked

yes, the left mouse button works and all other features/hardware work as they
should.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
Taskbar Works, Desktop+Desktop Icons are Gone Vista General
Desktop Icons scambled using Remote Desktop Vista networking & sharing
How to make desktop icons go away from desktop toolbar in Vista? Vista General
desktop icons covered by unknown program icons Vista General
Icons corrupted (Not Desktop Icons) Vista General


Vista Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46