My mouse pointer keeps moving erratically all over the place and randomly clicking on things even though I'm not touching it. It's not wireless so it's got nothing to do with that - it's an optical usb mouse if that helps. If it's not a virus, what the hell is going on and how do I fix it, it's so annoying!
2006-11-06 12:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Try this test.
Shut down your machine.
While it's off, unplug your network connection.
Turn your computer back on and, while it's coming back up,
continually press the "F8" key every three to five seconds until you get a boot menu.
Use your arrow keys to select "Boot in safe mode" (NOT with network support).
If your mouse works O-K in safe mode, you probably have a software issue, and possibly even a virus.
If your mouse still acts up in safe mode with your network connection unplugged, you may have a hardware / mouse issue.
Do you know how to properly clean youor mouse?
Using your fingernails, rotate the little plate under the mouse ball.
Thak the ball out. Use a Q-Tip soaked with alcohol to COMPLETELY clean ALL of the little rollers. Use a paper tower wet with alcohol to clean the ball itself. Put it all back together and see what happens
Good Luck!
And Happy Surfing!
2006-11-06 12:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by troydowning 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried cleaning the mouse or reinstalling the drivers for the mouse? The fact that it is clicking on stuff worries me more than the fact the pointer is jumping around. It's more likely that it's just a bad mouse. Try using a different on the computer or using that one on another computer to see if something similar happens.
2006-11-06 12:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by Joe R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sound's like ur computer is hack there are many ways to help u get Safe first turn of the internet and Have ur IP address Change ASAP by calling ur ISP (Internet Service Provider). Then get a Firewall that will protect ur pc from hacker u can get a firewall from Microsoft if u don't have 1.
2006-11-06 12:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by Best Helper 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-28 14:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by valaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give up using Windows, and install Linux on your computer. Linux is immune to all viruses, malware, spyware and adware.
Go to www.distrowatch.com to find out how to get all the popular flavors of Linux...
...then do an image search for Linux screen grabs on Google.
BE COOL - GET LINUX
DC :)
2006-11-06 12:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋