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Unable to click on the desktop

Galiat Posted messages 10 Status Member -  
 Melika91 -
Hello,

I have a big problem with my PC, and I need your assistance. Thank you in advance.
I was watching a YouTube video, and I got a blue screen. I had to reset the PC and restart normally.
However, I can no longer right-click or left-click on the Windows desktop, except for the taskbar at the bottom. It's very annoying for opening programs, etc....
I did a scan with my antivirus, and found nothing.

Do you have any idea how to fix my PC? Thank you.

Best regards

Configuration: Windows 7 / Internet Explorer 9.0

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Melika91
 
Since the update of Internet Explorer in April 2012, please note that when you close Internet Explorer on the Windows 7 operating system, it remains open in the process tree, which causes your desktop to think you are clicking on Internet Explorer rather than the desktop itself.

This bug occurs when Internet Explorer is in full screen, either via the dedicated icon at the top right or through an add-on/plugin (for example, the built-in full screen plugin on YouTube)

To fix the issue, simply do the following:
1) CTRL + ALT + DELETE
2) Task Manager
3) Processes
4) Look for Iexplorer.exe and right-click on it
5) Close the process tree.

This will remove Internet Explorer from the files in use.

If the problem persists, reinstall the Internet Explorer files.

If the problem still persists, perform a complete reinstallation of your operating system (avoiding keeping files related to Internet Explorer).

Good luck.
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