Cursor jumps while typing in Windows7

Anonymous
2010-06-15T21:52:03+00:00

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cursor jumps while typing

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Anonymous
2010-06-16T15:05:44+00:00

Hi,

1. Does it happen with all the applications?

2. What is the type of mouse you are using? Is it wired or wireless?

3. Is it a laptop or desktop computer?

  1. What is the make and model number of the mouse?

Method 1:

I would suggest that you check if the mouse settings are correct.

  1. OpenMouse by clicking theStart button, clickingControl Panel, clickingHardware, and then clickingMouse .
  2. Click the Pointer Options tab, and then do any of the following:

Change mouse settings:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-mouse-settings

Method 2:

If this doesn’t help, then try booting the computer in safe mode and check if the same issue occurs, here is the link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Method 3:

If it works fine in safe mode, then try performing clean boot and check if it helps, here is the link:

You can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts. This article describes how to troubleshoot problems in Windows 7 by performing a clean boot.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Make sure that you put back the computer to normal startup mode once it is done.

Method 4:

If you are using touchpad, try reducing the Touch Pad sensitivity and check if it helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-07-07T20:31:05+00:00

    Touchfreeze is the answer, it is a free download.  I tried everything and have fixed the problem on two Dell Inspiron Windows 7 computers with no negatives.  You can donate to the continuation of the website if you wish.  I am 68 and have no affiliation with touchfreeze, just hoping this will help someone, as it certainly can be frustrating to have your cursor jump while you are typing.  TouchFreeze-1.1.0.msi

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-29T17:04:28+00:00

    I unchecked the "Hide pointer while typing". It worked for me!!!

    Good luck!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-12-24T03:26:26+00:00

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-12-24T05:05:33+00:00

    Not applicable to Windows 7, at least, could  not follow the steps.  However, I have resolved the problem.  I had my laptop in for servicing and it was restored to factory settings or some settings at least.  I called Dell as it was still under warranty and they helped me install another driver which eliminated the problem.  The tech said the wrong driver had been installed (By Dell, no less!).  I have had no problems since.

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