mouse pointer jumping about screen ?

mags1962

Hi
hope somebody can help plz

The mouse pointer is driving me nuts , it is jumping about the screen sort off flashing and when i place the pointer over an item it jumps even worse
I have run scans etc and have no virus's found , iam using AVG 8 and also run the advanced windows care v2 personal , i clean up files etc often and defrag often also use CC cleaner
Iam running wind vista on the lap top
any ideas what might be causing this ?

many thanks

m x

barongreenback

Is the sensitivity of the mouse too high?

Syman

have got a new mouse mat? i replaced mine recently and the glossy surface caused similar problems.

culpepper

is it an optical mouse.It might have some fluff caught in the light sensor,you can remove it with a small paintbrush if so.

esuhl

... or a wireless mouse with flat batteries?

sandra_nz

Or a ball mouse with layers of gunk on it!

Sounds more like a laser mouse with some fluff on it though, based on your description.

kazwookie

I would go for the mouse ball full of gunk, my was, cleaned it out, and go a new mouse mat,all is fine now

mags1962

Hi guys
sorry meant to say iam not using a mouse iam on the lap top using the little pad thingy

m x

KimYeovil

Trackpads are sensitive to lots of things. Too much oil, too little oil, too dry, too wet, clean, dirty, too warm - they can have disagreements with your fingers for lots of reasons. It is a physical thing - nothing to do with viruses.

banger9365

you could try this if none of the above fix it http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321122

KimYeovil

banger9365 wrote: »

you could try this if none of the above fix it http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321122

:eek:
Having quickly browsed through that I'm very glad my occurrence of the problem was solved with just a less-than-barely damp cloth!