Cursor jumps around while typing

Anonymous
2010-09-01T17:42:52+00:00

In every application on my computer, my cursor jumps around while typing. I can not type fast because I have toconstantly bring the cursor back to where I am typing (just did it again right now). Something is wrong and needs to be fixed. I am not technical and have no idea how to fix or what forum this question belongs in. Please advise.

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Anonymous
2015-07-17T13:22:40+00:00

To all who have been having 'cursor jumps around while typing' problem.  I had the same problem and had my Sony VAIO support team help me with it.  They put in a fix that worked.  Microsoft.  It would be beneficial if you could contact Sony regarding this problem and access to the solution they put in place for me, since they seem to have found a solution to the problem.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-31T11:47:34+00:00

    is you word program legit- uninstall it- worked for me

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-05-31T11:45:31+00:00

    I uninstalled an old copy of word and reinstalled a legit version and it work for me on 2 computers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-28T17:00:46+00:00

    I have the same problem.  I will try to disable the mouse pad.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-05-21T02:34:02+00:00

    I absolutely agree! it is definitely a software problem. my observations are:

    1. it is not because you accidentally touch the touchpad, i rarely do that..
    2. the cursor jumps suddenly, for no reason, to where the mouse is parked.... if the mouse was outside the window, suddenly you are no longer typing, if it was somewhere within the previously typed text now you are typing in the middle of your text
    3. fast typing also ends up sending messages by itself... so i'm guessing they have some key combination shortcuts for sending messages, for jumping to mouse position etc.... it is really annoying because it seems to become worse when i'm typing fast....
    4. so, in conclusion: not a hardware issue, not a user issue, but it is definitely a software problem!!!

    i'd really like to see this addressed, it is by far the most annoying thing in Windows 8. very severe problem!

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