Spyware, viruses, & security forum: Mouse pointer out of control. HELP!!!!!

You probably did this but did you go to control panel and see if there is any thing weird in there.
Also, did you remove all the programs before you rebooted.
And of course if you have Win XP, you should be able to do a system restore previous to the problem.
Good luck.
And just a curiosity what sort of surface are you using your mouse on. I found that if mine was on a desk calendar pad or something with writing on it, I had a similar problem with arrow jumping around.

Do you work somewhere where there are lots of computers close together? This is something we used to do at school. Simply swap over the mouse cables to the computers, and you instantly gain control of the computer next to yours.

I have trouble with this occassionally too - and it just happened. I agree that keeping the hand on too long may be a cause. Also, I find that it helps if I remove the ball from the track ball mouse and dust it off with a soft cloth. Another cure is to disconnect from the internet. Sometimes I forget to exit from web pages and this seems to be a cause for an erratic mouse. It is not necessary to stop all internet traffic, just to have no web pages open while working on other programs.

Ann.

I have tried every thing, changes my mouse, did virus scans, spyware scans, avg antivirus, avast ... optical mose, scroll wheel mouse but the cursor starts jerking again and again. Once in a while it starts clicking either on the start menu or the "X" on the top of the screen, if i move it meanwhile he is going through his jerks (the mouse) it clicks everything that is in its way. I use windows XP Pro SP2 and have the latest spyware, antivirus and firewall but nothing helps. BTW I am using a scroll mouse right now. I will really appreciate your help. P.S. it looks to me like a virus

What?

Hi
You cannot use an optical mouse on an uneven surface such as glass or some mouse pads.
Use it directly on your desk or put a sheet of white paper under it.
Try this, and this may stabilize your mouse and eliminate the erratic behaviour.
Joe

I had runaway mouse and found this forum. So much good information in this thread for different possibilities. I tried the simplest first: put a piece of plain paper under the mouse to see if the (3M) mousepad surface was the problem. Problem went away with the paper underneath. Then for a more permanent solution, I removed the stuck-on surface from the mousepad which left just fabric underneath. Mouse is now very well behaved. I guess I was lucky it was the simplest solution.

Thanks so much, Joe, and to everyone on the thread for some great help!

I went to control panel and unchecked all in mouse pointers and that fixed my erratic mouse pointer. Thanks for your help

its Mouse ****! Put pampers on the darn thing!
Get rid of the ball and get an optical mouse or a seeing eye dog!
Glad to help on this issue. :))
-Kevin

I purchsed the same mouse and have the same prblem. It only happens at certain times. I can take my hand off the mouse and it wonders by itself, but does not seem to be going in any particular direction,just wonders in a straight line to the left.

I have the same mouse out of control problem.
Did you find a solution and if so could you tel me how to get rid of it.

Thanks

Gary

I have a similar problem but not necessarily while typing. Pointer goes to upper right and lower left -
Did you get any help?

This can happen if the 'snap to' feature of the Microsoft Intelli Type software is enabled.
Not sure if this applies to your mouse but here's what to do anyway because it may help someone else.

To resolve the problem, disable the 'snap to' feature, download and install the updated pointer files from the Microsoft download centre. as follows.

1. press CTRL+ESC to open the start menu.
2. Use the up arrow key to select 'settings', press the right arrow key to select 'control panel', and press enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the keyboard icon, and press enter.
4. Press SHIFT+TAB, press right arrow, and then press right arrow to select the pointer activity tab.
5. Press TAB three times, and then press Space Bar to clear the 'Snap pointer to default button in dialog boxes' check box.
6. Press TAB twice, and then press Enter.
7. Close the control panel.
8. Download and install the '11p32upd.exe' file from the Microsoft download centre.
After the download has been installed, you can use the mouse tool in control panel to re-enable the 'Snap to' feature.

I had this problem to solve and found the answer on the Microsoft support site.
Hope this helps with your problem.

Hi all

The "trackpad" in the post by Ian rang a bell - I've had problems with runaway cursors in the past with a couple of laptops and eventually, after going through the "is it a virus" stuff I discoverd it was a static problem - If I earthed myself the problem disapeared for a while untill it gradually came back as static built up again. I don't think I've ever seen it as a problem on a desktop but it might explain some of the behavior with laptops and an active tracpad - whether there is a mouse plugged in or not.

varungm..

You posted in a thread which was created 7 years ago. Due to its many pages (and posts) it's doubtful anyone will see your post, in order to offer any help.

I would suggest starting a thread of your own at our "Laptop Troubleshooting Forum. No doubt, you will get the help you need.

Best of luck..
Carol