Laptop mouse click issue

[Jeikobu]

https://files.videohelp.com/u/116953/IMG_8160.MOV
Hopefully the video makes it clear what my problem is. It’s driving me nuts. I tried to click and drag something using the built-in mouse on my MacBook, and it almost always double-clicks down when I push it once, and just tries to open the file. I am trying to use an external mouse instead, but I need to get a decent mouse pad because it’s hell trying to get it to work on other surfaces when I’m sitting on a couch. But if I could get my grabbing built-in mouse to work the way it’s supposed to, maybe I wouldn’t need an external mouse at all.

[october262]

https://files.videohelp.com/u/116953/IMG_8160.MOV
Hopefully the video makes it clear what my problem is. It’s driving me nuts. I tried to click and drag something using the built-in mouse on my MacBook, and it almost always double-clicks down when I push it once, and just tries to open the file. I am trying to use an external mouse instead, but I need to get a decent mouse pad because it’s hell trying to get it to work on other surfaces when I’m sitting on a couch. But if I could get my grabbing built-in mouse to work the way it’s supposed to, maybe I wouldn’t need an external mouse at all.

1st - Press command + option + escape.
2nd - In the Force Quit Applications list, look for Finder.
3rd - Click the Relaunch button.
Now just wait a second and Finder should restart. the drag and drop should be resolved.
see here for more info - https://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/how-to-fix-drag-drop-not-working-on-mac/

[Jeikobu]

https://files.videohelp.com/u/116953/IMG_8160.MOV
Hopefully the video makes it clear what my problem is. It’s driving me nuts. I tried to click and drag something using the built-in mouse on my MacBook, and it almost always double-clicks down when I push it once, and just tries to open the file. I am trying to use an external mouse instead, but I need to get a decent mouse pad because it’s hell trying to get it to work on other surfaces when I’m sitting on a couch. But if I could get my grabbing built-in mouse to work the way it’s supposed to, maybe I wouldn’t need an external mouse at all.

1st - Press command + option + escape.
2nd - In the Force Quit Applications list, look for Finder.
3rd - Click the Relaunch button.
Now just wait a second and Finder should restart. the drag and drop should be resolved.
see here for more info - https://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/how-to-fix-drag-drop-not-working-on-mac/

This problem happens every single time I use my computer, so are you sure that simply restarting the Finder will fix the problem? I’ll give it a try anyway. I’ll also look at the trackpad settings, like the article mentions. Thanks for the suggestions.