Ubuntu :: Can Move Window / Can't Click Anything Except When Holding Shift / Alt Or Ctrl

Sep 2, 2010

on desktop, my mouse works normal. i can open programs normally, BUT, when i try to click inside some window, pointer turns into closed hand, that symbols dragging. i can move the window that way, but can't click anything except when holding shift, alt or ctrl.it's probably my fault, but i don't remember pressing anything different than usually. oh, and, it started in the middle of the session, i tried to reboot several times, tried recovery too, after that updated but no help there.i was looking for solution on google but can't find anything for days, i cant think of anything but reinstallation

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I just installed Ubuntu 10 as a dual boot with Windows 7. I was using it for a couple of hours (and really liking it) when all of the sudden the Ubuntu Software Center stopped responding and I was unable to click anything.

After logging out of my account I noticed I had proper mouse function. I restarted the system and noticed the same thing happening when I logged into my account.

Basically what has happened is that I have to hold the Shift key down in order to press application buttons, like "OK" and "Cancel".

If I click on a link in firefox nothing happens. I need to hold shift and left click to follow the link, which of course opens the link in a new window.

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I looked through the mouse and keyboard settings and did not notice anything odd.

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