How to stop cursor jumping?

Try these steps in order:

1. Check touchpad sensitivity and gestures
   • Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad.
   • Lower Touch sensitivity to Medium or Low.
   • Turn off Tap gestures and Three- or four-finger gestures.
   • This helps if the cursor is jumping or typing appears from accidental touches.
2. Reinstall or update the touchpad driver
   • Press Windows + X and open Device Manager.
   • Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
   • Right-click the touchpad device, such as Synaptics, ELAN, or Precision Touchpad, and select Uninstall device.
   • Restart the PC so Windows reinstalls the driver.
   • If the problem continues, install the latest Windows-compatible touchpad driver from the PC manufacturer.
3. Check for mouse interference
   • If a wireless mouse is connected, unplug its receiver temporarily and test again.
   • Clean the touchpad gently to remove dust, moisture, or static buildup that can cause ghost touches.
4. Test whether the touchpad is the cause
   • Disable the touchpad temporarily and use an external mouse.
   • If the problem stops, the touchpad is likely the source of the issue.
5. Adjust mouse settings
   • Go to Start > Settings > Devices > Mouse.
   • Review click and scrolling settings.
   • If needed, use Mouse and Keyboard Center to customize mouse behavior.
6. Check Windows updates
   • Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
   • Install the latest updates, since input-device issues can be improved by newer system updates.

If the problem happens only while typing, accidental palm or touchpad input is the most likely cause.

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