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Windows XP Mouse Headaches: Double-clicking doesn't work well.

Cause The double-click response rate is determined by a setting in the Mouse Properties window. If the double-click feature is too fast or too slow, you can adjust it to meet your needs.

The Pain Killer To adjust the double-click speed, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start | Control Panel | Mouse.
  2. On the Buttons tab, adjust the Double-Click Speed slider bar until you find the setting that is right for you, and click OK.
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