Wireless mouse won't open desktop folders

I have a new wireless mouse and a MacBookPro-also new. Am running OS 10.4.10. My wireless mouse functions in every way but will not open folders that are on my desktop with a double-click. The folder is highlighted but doesn't open. This problem has just begun. The batteries are good.

The difference is that the desktop folder open requires a double click, the rest of the functions you describe are all single clicks. Check System Preferences > Mouse > Double-click slider > make sure it's not to fast, slow it to 1/2 to 3/4.
This setting determines the time between clicks to determine if a double click has occured.
Regards,
Captfred

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