It happens almost all the time now. I'll move my pointer and it jumps to the edge of the screen, but then it's normal for the next couple of moves. Does the mouse need to be replaced? Or is it a software issue?
Scroll wheel works fine and so does clicking.
2006-09-28 02:49:18 · 11 answers · asked by aplusjimages 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It's a laser mouse and it's on a smooth surface.
2006-09-28 03:14:07 · update #1
The ones with the light go bad OFTEN, I have had to replace mine a few times. But at least you don't have to constantly clean the gunk out of them... If you are using a wheel mouse, you may have gunk inside around the ball area than needs to be cleaned out (lint, dirt etc..)
2006-09-28 02:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Wilson Wilson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a ball mouse (a roller ball on the inside of the mouse) then you will probably need to clean the rollers on the inside. You might also want to make sure that you are on a mouse pad, if you don't already have one.
If you have an optical mouse. Make sure that you are on a flat and level surface. It helps if it the surface is not metal and if it is all the same color. You also should check to make sure that you are using the correct software for the optical mouse as it could cause some errors in the movements.
2006-09-28 03:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by goldenfir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two Toshiba laptops that do exactly this. I have no problem when I use the same mouse on a different computer, and different mice used with the Toshiba laptops still have the jumping pointer problem. Obviously, it is something to do with these Toshiba laptops, although they are 1.5 years apart in age. I have tried different mouse pads and even bought a flat gray mouse pad that specifically states it is the right surface for an optical mouse -- no difference.
I've learned to live with it but it is annoying.
2006-09-28 02:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a ball-free mouse, the kind with the red light on the bottom? If yes, then what type of surface are you using it on? That type of mouse doesn't do well on reflective surfaces (like anything metallic, or even shiny paint or highly varnished wood), and that would definitely account for the bouncing cursor.
2006-09-28 02:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the surface is flat and smooth for the mouse to move,
If the surafec is perfect.....
I suggest you connect your friends mouse and see whether it behaves the same way.
If its a USB mouse try changing to alternate USB port...
If that doesnt work Change your mouse....Nothing to do with the driver.......
Cheers
2006-09-28 02:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by SPK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to reinstal the software
2006-09-28 05:02:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both previous answers are "right on" . to ad to them i'll say that anytime something "weird" starts happening, simply try a reboot. solves a lot "short circuit" issues.
jake
2006-09-28 02:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by jakewade2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your mouse is dirty. Open it up and clean the contacts and the ball.
2006-09-28 02:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then stop giving your mouse sugar! Either way, you can call the police....if it has gone bad they can arrest it, or if a bad driver....they can write a ticket! ha ha ha
2006-09-28 02:57:49 · answer #10 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋