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Old 31st August 2010 | 01:05
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Pointer Problem

Using XP and IE8 - Having reloaded everything from a format the 'pointer', when browsing the live page, (Not when on the menu bars at the top or drop down menus, ordinary arrow then), becomes a hand, which when holding down the left click becomes a fist and can move the page etc. Don't know how I got this feature but I don't like it and would like to get back to just an arrow pointer.

Been to control panel>Mouse>Pointer and Pointer Options, any suggestions please, it is probably very simple and I'm being very stupid!

(PS - the hand/fist won't select smilies either)
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Old 31st August 2010 | 08:08
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Make sure you have Windows Default selected for the Pointer 'Scheme'.
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Old 31st August 2010 | 09:23
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Are you using IE7 pro as an add on?
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Old 31st August 2010 | 10:24
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Yes, using IE7Pro but have used it before without this problem, any suggestions please MC?

Thanks 42go, checking that too.
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Old 31st August 2010 | 10:50
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Go to settings and untick super drag and drop.

Preferences - Base settings - super drag and drop

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Old 31st August 2010 | 23:50
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Thanks MC but it wasn't ticked! Think I had better uninstall and reinstall.

EDIT: Sorted!

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