Typos, the cursor jumps around.

Hello

IM using Dell (Dell Touch Pad) laptop computer with windows operating system - Vista Home Basic.

My problem is that I can't type anything permanently as my cursor jumps towards the left side of the track on top, thus creating the typos or typing. This is the case for all programs of n of application like word, chat IM etc...

Please help me solve this problem.

Thanks & best regards,

Jose

The highest probability is that you don't accidentally touch the TouchPad while you type and who moves the cursor.  This happened to me until I bought a laser mouse and disable the Touchpad - then the problem has disappeared.  If you don't want a separate mouse, you may need to change the posistion of your hands while you type to avoid the problem.

Check the Dell website with your product key to see if they have new Touchpad drivers available (I just got one recently for my Dell).  I can't tell what the options in the menu start / Control Panel / mouse will be after the installation of your new driver because I have a menu controlled by separate mouse, but it may be an option to disable the TouchPad while you are typing - if so, check and see if that helps (it can't hurt to try).

If the above does not work, I suggest that you contact Dell Technical Support: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/contact_technical_support?c=us&l=en&s=dhs& ~ ck = anavml and see if they can offer suggestions or if they know how to disable the touchpad while typing.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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