Can't click or drag anything on my computer?

Suddenly, I can't click anything on my desktop or anywhere else on my computer. I also can't drag files or folders. My mouse moves and will highlight whatever it's hovering over, but won't click on it. It just suddenly happened when I came back to my laptop today (I never turned it off). I tried resetting it but that didn't help.

I am using Vista 64-bit and have run anti-malware scans and anti-rootkit scans to no avail. I am able to select programs with my keyboard but not my mouse.

2010-10-22T23:40:41Z

I'm wondering if it's as simple as a keystroke I pressed, like a function key, that will turn on/off my clicking ability?

2010-10-23T00:13:43Z

It is a laptop (built-in mouse) and yes, I have restarted the computer.

Psychic Computer Repair® PEBKAC?2010-10-23T00:06:42Z

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Have you tried simple things like restarting your computer or replacing the battery in the mouse?
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Anonymous2010-10-23T00:46:54Z

There have to be two issues:

a. Virus Infection (Use Avast free)

b. Corrupt Registry/System errors (Use Reginout )

I am sure it will fix for you.