a pointer roaming on the screen

Question

Hello,
For some time now, the pointer of my mouse has been moving across the screen without me moving it. Sometimes I accidentally click on a link, file, or folder and the arrow quickly ends up in another corner of the screen. I have tried 3 mice, including a new one, and I installed a new mouse pad. I also noticed that during its "escapades," the pointer ends up
in the "start" corner.
Here are the settings in the properties:

- speed "slow +"
- enhance pointer precision----------------------------------checked
- show the location of the pointer when I press CTRL-----checked
- scrolling three lines per notch

Thank you for your help! :)

Configuration: Windows XP sp3 / Internet Explorer 8.0

Christof422 · Accepted Answer

On laptops, there is an option that allows the mouse to automatically position itself on the dialog button (ok or cancel...).

That might be why your mouse moves on its own.

Mouse properties > pointer options > uncheck the box "automatically move..."

aideinformatique · Answer

Hello,
I found this:
Out of about 20 posts dealing with the question: "My mouse moves by itself", they all have common points. Namely, in 95% of cases, the problem concerns optical mice and about 75% of them are wireless.
If we do a little checklist, it is generally never a virus or a Trojan...
Then if we look point by point:
1/ The cursor moves gradually and slowly in a continuous manner on the screen and really wanders everywhere clicking right or left; well, you should think about the Trojan. A nasty hacker might be having fun... (regardless of the type of mouse, ball or optical)
2/ The cursor goes haywire and jumps from one place to another, very often to a corner of the screen. (and occurring often after 10 or 20 minutes after startup)
I bet it's optical!! The problem arises from a communication breakdown between the mouse and the PC... and so the PC often resets it to the center or to a corner of the screen, but with the mouse moving, we have the impression that it is going haywire...
2a/ Optical mouse with a wire:
- The problem may come from a reflective surface. The solution is to put down a plain paper or a mat without patterns.
- The problem may arise from dirt on the optical sensor... Clean it carefully and gently.
2b/ Optical mouse battery-powered:
- The problem may come from the two points mentioned above.
- The problem may come from dead batteries. Change them, of course!
- The problem may come from the distance of the receiving station, which is interfered with by radio waves or interference (screen). The solution is to bring the station closer or to move it elsewhere...

To help others in your situation, please click resolved at the top of the page and check the response box to the left of your message ... ;-)

H3RV3 · Answer

Hi pachanga,

We can analyze your PC to check for any malware, for that:

● Download ZHPDiag_silent.exe to your desktop. This will install ZHPDiag by Nicolas Coolman.

● Double-click on ZHPDiag_silent.exe

● Wait during the scan. A report will open at the end.

● Host the ZHPDiag.txt report (located on your desktop) on the ci-joint website and then copy/paste the provided link in your response.

Note:
If you receive alerts from your antivirus and/or firewall, ignore them and allow the tool to access the internet.
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Thank you for staying until the end of the disinfection.

H3RV3 · Answer

Nothing special to report on the report, do a scan with Malwarebytes as follows:

● Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM)

● Double-click on mbam-setup.exe to start the installation

● Leave the default options during installation

● Launch MBAM and let the updates download

● Go to the Scan tab, choose "Run a full scan" and then click on Scan
Note: the scan may take several hours depending on the amount of data on your PC

● At the end of the scan, click on Show Results

● Check all detected items and then click on Select All for Removal

● If prompted to restart, click Yes

● A report will open, copy/paste it into your reply

▲ The report can be found in the Reports/Logs tab of MBAM
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Thank you for staying until the end of the disinfection.

H3RV3 · Answer

Well, some files in the system restore detected (we'll clear that after) and a keygen.
To read ==> the danger of cracks (thanks Malekal).

I imagine you still have your issue?
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Thank you for staying until the end of the disinfection.

H3RV3 · Answer

Indeed, I was referring to this file clone_cd_4x_keygen.exe. I'll let you test your PC for 2/3 days; if your problem is resolved, let me know. --   Thank you for staying until the end of the disinfection.

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