Computer Problem: Cursors keeps jumping back

GreenDoberman

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I bought a new wireless mouse and ever since then when I type every few words the cursor will jump back a few spaces and make it extremely hard to type with any speed.

Has anyone ever had this problem and can I fix it?

As an example, I'll retype that first paragraph to show you what it looks like:

I bought a new wireless mouse and ever since then when I hard to type with any speed.cursor will jump back a few spaces and make it extremelyfew words the type every

 

GreenDoberman

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I unplugged tsame problem.

mouse and still have the he

goddamit, this is a pain in the ass.

 

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did it come with a disk?, if so you may need to run the disk to install the proper driver for said pointing device.

 

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No disk. It's a microsoft mouse. Researching it on the internet right now. Someone said FN+F7 to turn off the touchpad.


Let me randomly type something to see if it works, seems like it is better now. That was really annoying, I did google "cursor skipping problem" and think that solved it in case someone else has the same problem.

 

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:lol:

 

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GreenDoberman said:

No disk. It's a microsoft mouse. Researching it on the internet right now. Someone said FN+F7 to turn off the touchpad.


Let me randomly type something to see if it works, seems like it is better now. That was really annoying, I did google "cursor skipping problem" and think that solved it in case someone else has the same problem.

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My laptop has the brightness turn up when I do FN+F7. For those that don't have that option you can turn off your touchpad in the Mouse options in the Control Panel.

 

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Still having minor issues with this from time to time. Think it may have something to do with static buildup.

Does anyone know a safe way to remove static from a laptop, without messing everything up.

 

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GreenDoberman said:

Still having minor issues with this from time to time. Think it may have something to do with static buildup.

Does anyone know a safe way to remove static from a laptop, without messing everything up.

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doubt that will help ..
I am guessing you are using VISTA ?
anyway ..go into "DEVICE MANAGER" and UPDATE DRIVER
let it go online to find driver and/or install best driver automaticly.

2, device manager and UNINSTALL , reboot computer and let it find NEW HARDWARE AND REINSTALL.

it sounds like a driver compatability issue.

any more info will help ... maybe I can find the correct driver?
BOL

 

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We ran into a similar problem with Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

I don't know if this is you problem .. but you may try this.

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For those with "erratic" mouse behavior ...

I was frustrated with this behavior - changed batteries, moved receiver, nothing. Finally ended up "cleaning" the little hole where the laser sensor is with a dry cloth and voila.

I'm thinking some dirt, fibers, or whatever got caught up in there and causes problems.

 

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This problem is back with a vengeance. It's definitely not the mouse, going to give your first suggestion a try right now.

 

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Does anyone have anything but problems with these wireless pieces of shit?

 

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I don't think it is the mouse, I think it is the keyboard.

I unplug the mouse and same problem happens.

 

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Testing:

The lazy brown fox jumped over the quick mud cow.

Seems to be working all right ok, hope there are no more problems as I type this sentence. Very good so far.

 

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TTinCO said:

Does anyone have anything but problems with these wireless pieces of shit?

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I have a laser mouse with a retractable cord. I love it. You just tug on the cord and it zips into its case. I don't have to worry about batteries for the mouse or a charger.

 

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GreenDoberman said:

The lazy brown fox jumped over the quick mud cow.

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<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zbSWimbJ0OY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zbSWimbJ0OY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>

 

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I reinstalled the driver from my computer's help page. Hope the problem doesn't come back.