Can't download with a left click; but can download with right click

For some time now, and for no apparent reason, I am unable to download a file from a website with a simple click. When I attempt, the screen changes to dark grey and the URL of the linked file appears in the address bar, but nothing happens. If I go back and right click, then select "Download the linked file" the normal download window will open and the file downloads just fine. Any suggestions on how I can get Safari working like it used to work?
This happened in 10.5 and still happens in 10.6; with safari 3 and 4.

Hi Daniel,
Did you check the settings for the track pad in system Preferences?
Did you try to trash the com.apple.Trackpad.plist I suppose that it is called like that.
Otherwise, use Spotlight to find the Trackpad preferences file.
Dimaxum

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Once you try that and its most likely not the problem, well then I think its your battery. When the battery gets old and starts to go, it will expand. The battery expands and puts pressure on the back of the track pad causing it not to work.
I am buying a new battery so I will let you know the result.
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/12427481#12427481

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