How do I 'right click' on an Inspiron 9300 (with touchpad)

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That's  basically my question -- I have a new Inspiron 9300 and can't figure out any way to get the 'right-click' functionality (e.g. right-clicking on 'My computer' to get to 'drive management'). I'm surprised how much I use that functionality.   TY! Help much appreciated.

Adrielle · Answer

p.s. I think that I may have had it once, just after opening it up. I've been altering some of the settings (e.g. mouse) and may have gotten rid of that functionality by mistake

Adrielle · Answer

Since I've barely had this machine I just turned it back to the original restore point. That fixed this. Something I'm doing, and I'm guessing in customizing the mouse/touchpad, is sabotaging the right-click. Any ideas are appreciated, I do a lot of customizing. TX

Adrielle · Answer

Since I've barely had this machine I just turned it back to the original restore point. That fixed this. Something I'm doing, and I'm guessing in customizing the mouse/touchpad, is sabotaging the right-click. Any ideas are appreciated, I do a lot of customizing. TX

Adrielle · Answer

Answering my own question, for anyone who finds this thread.

To make this story short, "right click" equals "shortcut menu." They've changed the nomenclature.

In altering the mouse settings I had reassigned the function for the touchpad right button, away from the factory default of "shortcut menu." When I came back, trying to retrace my steps, there was no "right click" option. By assigning it to "shortcut menu" I was fine.

terojas1 · Answer

Wow...u just walked yourself right through that.

Adrielle · Answer

:smileyhappy: Yea, I ended up talking to myself here. Fortunately myself was helpful.

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How do I "right click" on an Inspiron 9300 (with touchpad)

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