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Old 12-24-2007   #1 (permalink)
lordsandjpinvestors


 
 

Erratic Cursor

I have never had this problem with Windows XP. I have had this same problem
with several vendors computers, so I don't think it is hardware. It only
happens with Vista.
When typing text, the cursor will erratically jump to the beginning of the
line, a different place in the same line or a spot in some previous line of
text. If I am not watching what I am typing, my text is messed up. It
happens in Word, when typing an email message or different software packages
that I have so I don't think it is the software product; it must be Vista.

Any ideas?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-25-2007   #2 (permalink)
Wonderman


 
 

Re: Erratic Cursor

desktop ? laptop ?


"lordsandjpinvestors" <lordsandjpinvestors@xxxxxx> wrote
in message news:1385F69A-4188-427F-B992-A8F13376A856@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I have never had this problem with Windows XP. I have had this same
>problem
> with several vendors computers, so I don't think it is hardware. It only
> happens with Vista.
> When typing text, the cursor will erratically jump to the beginning of the
> line, a different place in the same line or a spot in some previous line
> of
> text. If I am not watching what I am typing, my text is messed up. It
> happens in Word, when typing an email message or different software
> packages
> that I have so I don't think it is the software product; it must be Vista.
>
> Any ideas?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-26-2007   #3 (permalink)
SF Bay'er


 
 

Re: Erratic Cursor


"lordsandjpinvestors" <lordsandjpinvestors@xxxxxx> wrote
in message news:1385F69A-4188-427F-B992-A8F13376A856@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I have never had this problem with Windows XP. I have had this same
>problem
> with several vendors computers, so I don't think it is hardware. It only
> happens with Vista.
> When typing text, the cursor will erratically jump to the beginning of the
> line, a different place in the same line or a spot in some previous line
> of
> text. If I am not watching what I am typing, my text is messed up. It
> happens in Word, when typing an email message or different software
> packages
> that I have so I don't think it is the software product; it must be Vista.
>
> Any ideas?
Are you rubbing against the touchpad when you type? This can move the cursor
around. If you happen to hit the touchpad buttons, this will then place the
cursor wherever it was sitting. I have done this myself.
Tom


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Old 12-26-2007   #4 (permalink)
lordsandjpinvestors


 
 

RE: Erratic Cursor

I don't use the touch pad. I use a USB mouse that I have attached.
"lordsandjpinvestors" wrote:
Quote:

> I have never had this problem with Windows XP. I have had this same problem
> with several vendors computers, so I don't think it is hardware. It only
> happens with Vista.
> When typing text, the cursor will erratically jump to the beginning of the
> line, a different place in the same line or a spot in some previous line of
> text. If I am not watching what I am typing, my text is messed up. It
> happens in Word, when typing an email message or different software packages
> that I have so I don't think it is the software product; it must be Vista.
>
> Any ideas?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-26-2007   #5 (permalink)
Wonderman


 
 

Re: Erratic Cursor

Delete all touch pad and mouse drivers and reinstall JUST the original touch
pad driver. If you upgraded install the XP driver. Just fixed this on a
Sony Laptop.


"lordsandjpinvestors" <lordsandjpinvestors@xxxxxx> wrote
in message news:1B02302D-B38A-47BA-907C-F8F1B1D635CD@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I don't use the touch pad. I use a USB mouse that I have attached.
> "lordsandjpinvestors" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> I have never had this problem with Windows XP. I have had this same
>> problem
>> with several vendors computers, so I don't think it is hardware. It only
>> happens with Vista.
>> When typing text, the cursor will erratically jump to the beginning of
>> the
>> line, a different place in the same line or a spot in some previous line
>> of
>> text. If I am not watching what I am typing, my text is messed up. It
>> happens in Word, when typing an email message or different software
>> packages
>> that I have so I don't think it is the software product; it must be
>> Vista.
>>
>> Any ideas?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-26-2007   #6 (permalink)
SF Bay'er


 
 

Re: Erratic Cursor

I don't "intentionally" use the touchpad either. I do, however, accidently
use it by brushing over it with the heel of my hand when typing.
Tom
"lordsandjpinvestors" <lordsandjpinvestors@xxxxxx> wrote
in message news:1B02302D-B38A-47BA-907C-F8F1B1D635CD@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I don't use the touch pad. I use a USB mouse that I have attached.
> "lordsandjpinvestors" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> I have never had this problem with Windows XP. I have had this same
>> problem
>> with several vendors computers, so I don't think it is hardware. It only
>> happens with Vista.
>> When typing text, the cursor will erratically jump to the beginning of
>> the
>> line, a different place in the same line or a spot in some previous line
>> of
>> text. If I am not watching what I am typing, my text is messed up. It
>> happens in Word, when typing an email message or different software
>> packages
>> that I have so I don't think it is the software product; it must be
>> Vista.
>>
>> Any ideas?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
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