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Microsoft Windows can be configured to make computing easier. Some of the features, such as Sticky Keys, are intended to allow you to input data without unnecessary keystrokes or mouse movements. However, you may not prefer to use such features. For example, hovering the mouse pointer over an icon to select a program may make the computing experience more difficult for users who are used to single-clicking to select the icon. What causes it, and how can you change it?
What Causes Auto-Select
One of the settings that can be changed in Windows is the "Double-Click to open" option. When this setting is changed to enable a single click to open a file or folder, moving the mouse cursor over (also known as "hovering over") a file or folder icon for several seconds will cause the file or folder to be selected. To run the file or open the folder, only a single click is needed. While this method can be convenient if you wish to minimize how many mouse clicks he or she performs in a day, this feature can be inconvenient for a user who is used to single-clicking a file or folder to select it.
Changing Click Selection Settings
Changes can be made to the click settings by going to the "Folder Options" menu in the Control Panel. Click the "Start" button, select "Settings," and click "Control Panel." Select "Folder Options." Click on the "General" tab, and select the "Double-click to open an item (single-click to select)" radio button. Click "OK." Test the setting by scrolling the mouse pointer over one of the icons on the desktop.
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