Typing/Word Processing Problem

[gnoobl]

Hi,

I recently bought a secondhand laptop from a friend and am currently running windows Xp. When typing in a program such as Microsoft Word the cursor moves throughout the page -  meaning I am constantly typing letters/words into areas that I have already finished. It quite often deletes previously typed information and sometimes jumps into other opened windows/programs, which is very frustrating.

I also have the same problem when typing in other programs and using the internet to type into cells, URL's or search terms.

I am new to XP (always used Windows 98) so if anyone can enlighten me on why this keeps occuring it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris

[gussery]

Sounds like you are inadvertantly moving the mouse by brushing against the touchpad.  At least that is where I would start, assuming it has a touchpad.  You may also want to test disabling the touchpad and using a regular mouse to see if the problem goes away.

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You are IN LUCK! I had this problem, and know howto fix it! What is happening, is that one of your drivers for your touchpad are missing or corrupted... What I want you to do is this... Look for the recovery CDs that your computer manufacturer supplied you with, and tell me the names or lables on each of them... I will then tell you with CD to use...

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[merlin_2]

control panel ..........mouse/pointer settings??

[gnoobl]

Thankyou for the replies.

Unfortunately I do not have any recovery cd's and my friend is not sure where they are. If you know of any other way around it I am open to suggestions.

Thanks.

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Contact your computer manufacturer for new recovery CDs, or for the driver(s)...

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