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When i type on the internet or on games, I often open new tabs or open other problems, simply by typing. Sometimes what I'm typing will get erased, filled in with something else, or just won't get typed at all. I was told this is a Windows 7 bug.
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I too am experiencing the same and have a Dell Inspiron 1525 with Vista. Tried to disable the internal mouse and it only allows me to Uninstall. It was doing this skip thing before a recent crash and after everything was wiped off, cleaned up and some reloaded -it happens still. My computer guy put everything back on clean and installed new security software -so it is even more confusing.
We all have different software and different computer models - someone please help us!
It is NOT Windows 7 -I have Vista and the same annoying problem!!!
Not just a Visa or Windows 7 problem. I have Windows XP on a Dell desktop. Happens when I type anywhere - usually am in email mostly. Cursor just shakes and takes forever for a letter to show up after I have typed it and then bounces to end of document, etc. GRRRRRRRR!!!!! Have great virus software and run malware program that finds nothing. HELP!!!
See if the behavior persists if you boot into safe mode, or use a clean boot.
OK -here is what I did and CURSER SKIPPING HAS STOPPED for me -so everyone -persist and you shall prevail. I went into my control panel and clicked on mouse to change the touchpad settings. But there was NO Touchpad listed! So, I went to Dell and found a mouse/touchpad driver for my make and model and downloaded it. Then after I re-started my computer, i went back to the Control Panel and clicked on Mouse Settings and sure enough Touchpad was listed. I changed the pad sensitivity to HARD -since I use an external mouse (Wacom Tablet, actually) and check it out -NO MORE SKIPPING!!!
As I stated before I do not have Windows 7, I have Vista. We all have the same prob with different laptops and different software and programs -but somehow -at least in my case - it was the touchpad. Maybe the static from the winter months? Who knows. I waited 24 hours before telling you -but still NO SKIPPING -so try it! And don't throw your laptop out the window!
