Windows 10: Clicking To The Left of Files and Checking Box?

Discus and support Clicking To The Left of Files and Checking Box? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; On a public computer running win 10 I am able to see a list of files say in the downloads folder and if I click on the left of the file a box appears... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by phaedruspress, Jul 27, 2018.

  1. Clicking To The Left of Files and Checking Box?


    On a public computer running win 10 I am able to see a list of files say in the downloads folder and if I click on the left of the file a box appears that I can check and it is selected. However on my home computer if I see a similar list when I click to the left of the file I do not see that box nor the option to check and select it. How do I enable that feature?TIA.


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    phaedruspress, Jul 27, 2018
    #1

  2. problems with file explorer check box

    Hello,

    To resolve your issue, I would suggest you to try to check if the issue persists in safe mode. Follow the steps below on how to go safe mode:

    Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. The words
    Safe Mode appear in the corners of your monitor to identify which Windows mode you're using.

    To use a Safe Boot option, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows Key + R.
    • Run will open, type msconfig and hit the
      Enter key.
    • A system configuration box will pop up.
    • Click on Boot Tab.
    • Select or click the check box Safe mode with networking.
    • Click on Apply and ok.
    • You will then see a restart button. Click it to restart your computer.

    Once you are in safe mode try to check if the issue gets resolved.

    Once you completed the steps above follow the below steps on how to go back to normal mode:

    • Press Windows Key + R.
    • Run will open, type msconfig and hit the
      Enter key.
    • A system configuration box will pop up.
    • Click on Boot Tab.
    • If you see safe mode box has a check mark in it,
      uncheck
      the safe mode box and hit apply or ok.
    • You will then see a restart button. Click it to restart your computer.
    • When your computer comes back up, sign in and you will now be in "normal mode".

    Let us know if the above information helped you. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jul 27, 2018
    #2
  3. Windows 10 Issues with Right and Left Mouse Click

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I apologize for the delay.

    Follow the steps mentioned below and check if the issue is resolved:

    Step 1:

    I would like to suggest that you log into Safe Mode with networking and check if the issue persist, if not try the steps below.

    Step2:

    I suggest that you update your drivers. Follow the steps below to perform an update.

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Device Manager” on the search bar.
    • Open Device Manager, expand “Mice and other pointing devices”.
    • Find and double-click graphic adapter
      from the left panel to uninstall.
    • Right-click the device, and click Uninstall.
    • Windows will prompt you to confirm the device’s removal. Click
      OK
      to remove the driver.
    • After the uninstallation is complete, reboot your computer.
    • After you have successfully uninstalled the driver, please go to the computer manufacturer’s website, download the Windows 10 driver for your computer and check.
    Step 3: Download drivers for 8.1 and install in compatibility mode. Follow the steps below to do so:


    • Right click on the setup file and select Properties.



    • Click the compatibility tab, tick the box next to Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows.

    Hope the information helps, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We are here to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Jul 27, 2018
    #3
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    Clicking To The Left of Files and Checking Box?

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    jbailey8, Jul 27, 2018
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