Windows 11 may sometimes fail to detect left mouse clicks.
Nothing happens when you left-select an element which leaves you unable to select anything.
As a matter of fact, you better click an element multiple times to select it.
If youre experiencing similar issues, follow the troubleshooting steps below.
If the issue persists, update and reinstall your mouse driver.
Note: If youre using a Bluetooth mouse, you gotta go to the Bluetooth section.
Many users suggested this workaround could band-aid the issue.
Restart Explorer
Launch Command Prompt and run thetaskkill -im explorer.execommand to restart explorer.exe.
Some users solved their left-click problems after running this quick command.
Give it a try and see if it works for you as well.
Then, selectOther troubleshooters, and run theBluetooth troubleshooter.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to launch the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.
LaunchCommand Prompt, and run themsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnosticcommand to launch the troubleshooter.
If the issue persists after following all the steps listed above, maybe your mouse is the problem.
Connect a different mouse to your system and look to see if the left-click button works properly.
Additionally, change the double-click parameters to Fast, and restart Explorer.
If the issue persists, initiate the Bluetooth and Hardware troubleshooters, and use a different mouse.
