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System issues preventing interaction with desktop and taskbar.

System issues preventing interaction with desktop and taskbar.

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LunaticCrafter
Junior Member
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05-10-2016, 04:27 PM
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Hello, I have a dual monitor configuration with both screens at 1080p. I'm using Windows 10, but I'm experiencing an unusual issue. On the desktop, I can move the cursor around on both monitors, but I can't click anything on my main desktop. The taskbar icons don't highlight, and the desktop icons seem missing. It feels like the mouse isn't there at all, even when I can interact with open windows on that desktop. However, my secondary desktop works fine. What should I do to fix this? I've noticed that clicking on an active task in the task bar on the problematic desktop lets me engage with both the program and the task bar, but not the desktop itself. Thank you for your help.
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LunaticCrafter
05-10-2016, 04:27 PM #1

Hello, I have a dual monitor configuration with both screens at 1080p. I'm using Windows 10, but I'm experiencing an unusual issue. On the desktop, I can move the cursor around on both monitors, but I can't click anything on my main desktop. The taskbar icons don't highlight, and the desktop icons seem missing. It feels like the mouse isn't there at all, even when I can interact with open windows on that desktop. However, my secondary desktop works fine. What should I do to fix this? I've noticed that clicking on an active task in the task bar on the problematic desktop lets me engage with both the program and the task bar, but not the desktop itself. Thank you for your help.

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destruc7
Member
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05-10-2016, 07:08 PM
#2
Restarting the PC now.
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destruc7
05-10-2016, 07:08 PM #2

Restarting the PC now.

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epicallee
Member
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05-10-2016, 10:45 PM
#3
Performed two restarts and then shut it down before turning it back on
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epicallee
05-10-2016, 10:45 PM #3

Performed two restarts and then shut it down before turning it back on