Erratic Cursor

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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?
 
lordsandjpinvestors said:
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?
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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
 
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.
 
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
 
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