Can't select desktop items with mouse...

Good day,
I am having an issue with a G4 Quicksilver workstation at my office that is running OS 10.4.10. it seems that i can not use my mouse to select any items on my desktop. i can tab through all of the items, and my mouse is able to work the menus fine, but i cannot open or even select anything that is on the desktop, including my dock. has anyone else ever heard of such a problem, and if so, is there a simple fix for it?
thanks in advance,
cr

Hi Chris,
Try reinstalling the drivers that came with the mouse.
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