Mighty Mouse works but doesn't grab within applications

I have been a happy and privileged user of Apple products for many years now, I just upgraded to Snow Leopard and suddenly my wireless mighty mouse went funny on us. It moves around, you can grab programs and go into main menu but when you're in the application or menu...it doesn't grab and do what it is supposed to do. I have two wireless mice...both do the same. Changed the batteries as well...same thing. Re-installed software driver...no difference, Rebooted Bluetooth...no result either, did not find anything within preferences either. Called Apple Technical center who was unable to help. Has anyone experienced similar experience and eventually found a solution? Thanks in advance

Pav1966,
Welcome to the discussion board!! If you've recently converted to Snow Leopard you might want to double check the mouse settings in System Preferences > Mouse.
For the Mighty Mouse setting the left side to "primary button" and the right side to "secondary button" is probably what you are use to.
Make sure the "double-click" slider is not set too fast. That might be why you can't "grab" anything. Set the slider no more than 3/4 up to fast. A slower setting might serve you better.
Regards,
Captfred

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