Windows 10: why is my cursor only working on my taskbar, or current window, in windows 10?

Discus and support why is my cursor only working on my taskbar, or current window, in windows 10? in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; My cursor will randomly not work on anything except either the window I'm in or the taskbar. It will do one of these: -Only let me click stuff on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Zlatomir Stoyanov, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. why is my cursor only working on my taskbar, or current window, in windows 10?


    My cursor will randomly not work on anything except either the window I'm in or the taskbar.

    It will do one of these:
    -Only let me click stuff on the taskbar, and when i put the cursor over a window it won't highlight or let me click anything inside except that it will highlight the minimize, restore down, and exit buttons but won't do anything when i click them, and i can right click the icons and choose whatever options appear for the programs.
    -Only let me click things in the window i currently have up. I can interact with anything inside the window. If i'm using Google Chrome which is the browser i generally use then if i click a tab, it will x out of that tab. Nothing on the taskbar will highlight.

    Troubleshooting that i have tried:

    - I have tried removing the wireless mouse and using the touchpad.

    - I have tried to reset my computer this worked, but the problem soon came back
    - I have pulled up the task manager to check some things after pulling up the task manager the problems stopped. but after a while it started back again so i restarted Task Manager and it stopped again, but every time i did this the time that the problems went away got shorter, and now it's not working at all.
    - Pulled up Task Manager and googled any suspicious looking background programs this didn't turn up much info, because i have very little knowledge of what background programs should and shouldn't be working.
    - Looked around on this site found nothing
    - Used A Windows virus scan and it turned up nothing.


    Some System info:
    Processor: IntelR CeleronR N3060 @1.60GHz 1.60 GHz
    Installed memory RAM: 4.00 GB 3.78 usable
    Computer Name: DESKTOP-5NEPSEI

    Operating System: Windows 10 pro 64-bit Operating System, x64- based processor

    I'm sure i've left out something, but i really hope that this information will allow someone to help me.

    This problems usually started happening after a long time using my computer, even shorter time if i left my computer alone for a few minutes
    Now they won't go away, and pulling up task manager does nothing

    sorry for any typing errors, it took me a really long time to type and correct what i did, cause my cursor keeps clicking, and screwing up my typing

    :)
     
    Zlatomir Stoyanov, Aug 10, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 10, 2020
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  3. Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Aug 10, 2020
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  4. why is my cursor only working on my taskbar, or current window, in windows 10?

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