{"id":915,"date":"2018-04-24T06:29:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T06:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2018-10-17T11:53:55","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T11:53:55","slug":"how-to-resolve-windows-10-right-click-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/how-to-resolve-windows-10-right-click-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"How to resolve Windows 10 right-click not working?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Man Who Has Confidence In Himself Gains The Confidence Of Others.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Hasidic Proverb<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your computer without the right-click button is practically impossible. Except you know all the keyboard shortcuts which help to open context menus. This can greatly limit your Windows experience, and you won\u2019t be able to perform simple tasks. This is because the mouse is the device which helps you to navigate through Windows, and if its functions are limited, then you will have trouble passing some commands. This could be very frustrating. I am sure your right-click is not working, that is why you are reading this article. You have come to the right place to seek for answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There could be several reasons why your right-click is not working. We have listed a few below:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It could be problems with mouse hardware issue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It could be that your system files are corrupted<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Third-party programs could also be a cause<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Incompatible, missing or corrupt drivers can also cause it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the article, we will talk about the most of the problems that users have reported and how to solve them:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click does not work on Windows 7\/8\/10 &#8211; even though this article is dedicated to fixing right-clicking problems on Windows 10, these issues can also arise on other Windows versions. Fortunately, the solutions provided here will work on all versions of Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click does not work in Microsoft Excel \u2013 right-clicking issues are experienced more in Excel than in other Office Suite programs. Many users reported that this led to serious limitations in the way they used the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click does not work on Internet browser \u2013 this is also a common issue users witness when surfing the internet. You need to check for the updates of your internet browser. If this does not solve the problem, then you need to follow the instructions provided below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click does not work on Windows devices \u2013 this issue can occur on all of the devices listed, but it seems to be more common on laptops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, we will talk about the solutions of the right-click problems:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 1. Check the mouse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, the first thing anyone will do is to check the if the mouse has any hardware issues or if it is bad. To do this, you need to plug your mouse into another computer and try if it works. You should also check the batteries if it is a wireless mouse. It is advisable to replace them with new ones. You can also troubleshoot hardware and devices to help with the problem on Windows 10:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on the Start or Home button and select Settings icon from the pop-up menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Update and Security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Troubleshoot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Hardware and Devices under the Find and fix other problems option and then select Run the troubleshooter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will now find and fix any issues relating to the devices connected to your PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2898 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/166.jpg\" alt=\"Wait until the troubleshooting process is over.\" width=\"799\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/166.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/166-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/166-768x605.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 2. Turn off Table Mode<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having a device which supports full Windows mode and Tablet mode, then it will be advisable to switch to the full Windows mode and check if your right-click works there. This is because some devices do not support right-clicking in the Tablet mode. You can use the following steps to switch of Tablet mode on Windows 10: click on the message icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen or just press Windows key + A on your keyboard to open the Action Center. Click on Tablet mode to switch it off. Now try to right-click again to see if it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 3. Delete third-party shell extensions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shell extensions can be added by third-party programs to the context menu. This means that some third-party shell extension can prevent the context menu from opening. So, the best course of action here is to delete the program with shell extensions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 4. Restart File Explorer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having trouble with the right-click context menu in Windows Explorer, you will need to restart it to fix the problem. Sometimes, File explorer may not be responding, and that is why you are unable to right-click. You can restart it from Task Manager, using the following instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on the keyboard to open the Task Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the Processes tab and select Windows Explorer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, click the Restart button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 5. Make sure that the Group Policy\u2019s Remove Windows Explorer\u2019s default context menu setting is not active<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that if this option is active, you won\u2019t be able to access your context menu. This issue usually arises on Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro which have the Local Group Policy Editor. To check that this option is not active, use the following instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Type gpedit.msc in the search box and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to User Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows Components &gt; File Explorer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Open the Remove Windows Explorer\u2019s default context menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If the option is active, then you need to deactivate it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Confirm the changes and check if the problem has been resolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 6. Update your mouse driver<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated mouse drivers can cause your mouse to malfunction or not function properly. So, the most logical solution is to update the mouse driver, using the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on the Start or Home button and type device manager in the search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Device Manager from the list of option. This will open the Device Manager Panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Double-click on Mice and other pointing devices to view the list of devices installed on your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Double-click your mouse to view its properties. Usually, there will be a yellow exclamation mark beside it if the driver needs updating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the Driver tab and select Update Driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In the next window, choose the Search automatically for updated driver software option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will now download the latest version of your driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can download and install<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It will save you a lot of time. This tool scans your computer for missing and outdated drivers and installs the manufacturer-recommended versions. You will be able to download all your drivers in just one click.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 7. Run the System File Checker<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Windows tool helps to check for corrupted system files. These may be the cause of why your mouse is not functioning properly. So, it is advisable to fix these corrupt files and check if your problem has been solved. Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + X on the keyboard and select Command Prompt (Admin) from the pop-up menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Type scf \/scannow in the Command Prompt dialog box and press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, it will find and fix any corrupted file on your system. This process usually takes some time depending on the specifications of your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restart your PC and check if your problem is solved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Solution 8. Restore Windows to an earlier date<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a built-in tool which is capable of restoring your computer to an earlier date in time. With this process, your files and folders will not be changed. Only the settings and changes that have occurred in the operating system will be rolled back. This is a very important tool because sometimes our computer can run into errors that we do not know the cause of or cannot fix. So, we just restore to a point before the error occurred. This can be applied in this case to fix the right-click problem. Note that this method can only be used if we have created restore points before. Sometimes, Windows creates restore points when important changes want to occur in our system. Restore your computer, using the steps provided below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on the Start or Home button and type \u201csystem restore\u201d in the search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Create a restore point from the list of available options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This will open the System Properties window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select System Restore and click Next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, you will see the list of restore points available. Check the Show more restore points box to view more restore points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose the date you want to restore to and click Next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Finish when you are done to restore Windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 9. Disable touchpad or change the touchpad delay time<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the external mouse and your touchpad may be conflicting. So, it is advisable to disable one. Here is how to change touchpad delay time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open System Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Devices and select Mouse and touchpad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You can change the delay time under the Touchpad option until you find fix to your problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also disable touchpad if the above process did not help. Do this, using the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Open the Start menu and type Mouse settings in the search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select mouse settings from the list. This will open the Mouse Properties window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the Touchpad tab and disable it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You can try to right-click to check if this has resolved the problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 10. Look for third-party program conflicts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have installed any programs to tweak your pointing device, then it is time to uninstall them. This could be the reason you are experiencing the right-click problem. Use the following steps to uninstall the program:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on the Start or Home button and type control panel in the search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Control panel from the list of available options. This will open the Control Panel window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Go to Uninstall a program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select the program you installed to tweak your pointing device and select Uninstall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restart your computer and check if your right-click is working properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that you can also remove any newly installed third-party programs if this problem started when you installed them. This is the best course of action. To do this, you just need to follow the same steps and above, but choose the program you want to uninstall and uninstall it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 11. Update your NVIDIA drivers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated NVIDIA drivers have been linked with problems with right-clicking, especially when you install the latest Windows 10 Creators Update. To fix this, update your Motherboard drivers, especially the NVIDIA drivers. You can download and install these drivers from the manufacturer\u2019s website or use<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 12. Adjust your power management settings for USB<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many users have reported that the right-click issue was fixed when they adjusted the power management settings of the USB Root Hub. Use these steps to change them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows Key + X on the keyboard and select Device Manager from the pop-up menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Double-click on Universal Serial Bus controllers to view the list of USB devices connected to your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, double-click on USB Root Hub to open its properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Apply and OK to confirm your changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You need to repeat these steps for all the USB Root Hub devices present in Device manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 13. Perform a full system scan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should never rule out the effect of viruses on your computer because they can manifest in different ways. Usually, they cause hardware and devices to malfunction, and that could be true in this case. Also, if you can\u2019t install anti-virus on Windows 10 or Windows 10 stops anti-virus, then you should suspect viruses. They may be causing the mouse to malfunction. Usually, we recommend users to download and install the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool to augment the effect of Windows Defender, which is the Windows 10 default antivirus. Once you have installed the anti-virus, you need to perform a full system scan to remove any threat present in your system which may be causing you to have trouble with right-clicking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/168.jpg\" alt=\"Configure the scanner for better results.\" width=\"831\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/168.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/168-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/168-768x581.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 14. Update your operating system<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating your operating system can also help with this issue. Microsoft releases these updates to fix and improve the features of the Windows operating system. That is why we advise you to install the latest updates and check if your problem has been solved. Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the System Settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Update and Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, select Windows Update<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Check for updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will now search and download available updates for your computer.\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/169.jpg\" alt=\"Update your OS to get your mouse back on track.\" width=\"798\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/169.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/169-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/169-768x607.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restart your computer and check if the problem has been resolved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that this article has solved your right-click issue. Share it with others who encounter similar problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We appreciate your ideas and comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are ready to answer all your questions regarding the above topic.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe Man Who Has Confidence In Himself Gains The Confidence Of Others.\u201d \u2013 Hasidic Proverb &nbsp; Using your computer without the right-click button is practically impossible. Except you know all the keyboard shortcuts which help to open context menus. This can greatly limit your Windows experience, and you won\u2019t be able to perform simple tasks. 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