Random doubleclicks KDE

**max_spam** · 08-Aug-2017, 02:49

I do have the problem on three devices, that the mouse clicks are not working properly anymore. Instead of a single click, double clicks are executed. Is this a big or a feature? Produce a lot of hassle.

**cnzhx** · 08-Aug-2017, 06:08

Maybe the problem is caused by the worn micro switch in the mouse. I ran into this situation many times before after a mouse had been serving for a long time. Have you checked with another mouse?

**brunomcl** · 08-Aug-2017, 08:52

Originally Posted by cnzhx

Maybe the problem is caused by the worn micro switch in the mouse. I ran into this situation many times before after a mouse had been serving for a long time. Have you checked with another mouse?

+1
Of the dozen or so mouses I used in the last decade at least 10 were retired because of this.

**marinegundoctor** · 08-Aug-2017, 09:19

Did this just start after previously executing only single clicks?
You might also check Settings/Input Devices/Mouse and make sure it's not set to single-click to open files and folders. Just in case.

**nrickert** · 08-Aug-2017, 09:33

I have run into that doubleclick problem.

Replacing the mouse fixed it.

**cnzhx** · 08-Aug-2017, 13:16

Originally Posted by brunomcl

+1
Of the dozen or so mouses I used in the last decade at least 10 were retired because of this.

About the same experience

Originally Posted by nrickert

I have run into that doubleclick problem.

Replacing the mouse fixed it.

Good acting.

I had "fix"ed twice on a mouse with this problem by cleaning the reed of the micro switch. It's just too tedious.

**max_spam** · 18-Aug-2017, 02:02

Rebooting into Ubuntu and Windows fixes the Problem. So I see this as a OpenSuse issue, as it exists with 3 Computers.

**cnzhx** · 18-Aug-2017, 03:10

Originally Posted by max_spam

Rebooting into Ubuntu and Windows fixes the Problem. So I see this as a OpenSuse issue, as it exists with 3 Computers.

Then, MAYBE you could play with the "Double click interval" time to see if it helps.

Supposedly you're with KDE Plasma, the "Double click interval" lies in "System Settings" --> "Input Devices" --> "Mouse" --> "Advanced". See also here for a screenshot: https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?t=122085

Other than that, I am sorry but I could not be helpful any more. Good luck with other's advice.

**Fraser_Bell** · 19-Aug-2017, 22:55

Is it a wireless mouse?

I have had problems like that come and go on more than one wireless mouse, usually some signal interference from some external source.

In the offices of a few of my customers years ago, I found that a passing car would cause random clicks (took a while at first to relate it to cars going by in the street outside, but once I noticed the relationship, it was easy to confirm).