Mouse/mousepad clicks and taps not always recognised.

I've noticed recently that I have an issue with both my magic mouse and my mouse pad, effecting both left and right clicks on the mouse and mousepad, and taps on the mousepad too. I've noticed the issue across many of the main applications I use, such as Mail, Adium, but is more apparent in Safari, or other browsers, where mouse clicking is used more.
The issue is that not all mouse/mousepad clicks and taps are recognised on the first click, even when the mouse icon changes with link rollovers etc. It is more apparent when changing between application windows or after opening a new window/tab/page in Safari. Closing/minimising windows is effected etc, as is selecting items on the Dock. In all cases when this happens, a second click/tap always works.
I'm guessing that it is a problem with Finder, maybe caused by another program or something. It's really annoying actually!
Any ideas?

ChloeHeather wrote:
The mouse has fresh batteries is fully connected to the computer and the cursor moves as normal. 
But when I click (either right or left) the computer ignores me. 
I can only assume that:
* mouse is somehow broken - although clicks feel okay, or
* computer is somehow broken and can't tell clicks are being made
So, what do I do?
Buy a new mouse for £50?  Or adjust something in the computer?   No idea which is best, and HP won't help as the computer is just over one year old. 
Try moving the USB receiver closer.
You could also try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers from Device Manager, then the original driver then the updated driver from your Update page on the HP Website.
Also try running a virus scan using Malwarebytes if you can, Malwarebytes Home Page
I have more HP devices than you'd expect.
1 HP TouchPad 32 GB with Android
2 HP Touchsmarts (310-1000z and IQ527)
2 HP Printers (J6480 and J5750)
1 Laptop (HP DV6253CL)
Have at least some experience in each of those devices, and i'll do my best to help you.
Kudos if I helped!

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