My mouse moves by itself.
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Hello
I have an optical mouse.
Right now, I'm not touching my mouse, but my pointer is moving around on its own on my screen.
I don’t understand what’s happening.
How can I stop this? It's getting ridiculous.
Thank you for your responses.
The brand of my mouse is: THESYS
I have an optical mouse.
Right now, I'm not touching my mouse, but my pointer is moving around on its own on my screen.
I don’t understand what’s happening.
How can I stop this? It's getting ridiculous.
Thank you for your responses.
The brand of my mouse is: THESYS
81 answers
Hello everyone,
Here are the results of my little survey and my personal thoughts.
Out of about 20 posts dealing with the question: "My mouse moves on its own", they all have common points. Namely, in 95% of cases, the problem concerns optical mice and about 75% of them are wireless.
If we make a little checklist, it's generally never a virus or a Trojan…
Then, if we look point by point:
I bet it’s an optical mouse!! The problem arises from a communication break between the mouse and the PC… and so the PC often resets it to the center or a corner of the screen, but with the ongoing movement of the mouse, it seems to go crazy…
Hoping this will help some people...
Best, Us.
Here are the results of my little survey and my personal thoughts.
Out of about 20 posts dealing with the question: "My mouse moves on its own", they all have common points. Namely, in 95% of cases, the problem concerns optical mice and about 75% of them are wireless.
If we make a little checklist, it's generally never a virus or a Trojan…
Then, if we look point by point:
- 1/ The cursor moves gradually and slowly continuously on the screen and really wanders everywhere, clicking left or right; well, here you have to think about the Trojan. A nasty hacker might be having fun… (regardless of the type of mouse, ball or optical)
- 2/ The cursor goes crazy and jumps from one place to another, often to a corner of the screen. (and often occurs after 10 or 20 minutes after startup)
I bet it’s an optical mouse!! The problem arises from a communication break between the mouse and the PC… and so the PC often resets it to the center or a corner of the screen, but with the ongoing movement of the mouse, it seems to go crazy…
- 2a/ Wired optical mouse:
- The problem may come from a reflective surface. The solution is to place a piece of paper or a mouse pad.
- The problem may come from dirt on the optics… Clean it carefully and gently.
- 2b/ Batter-operated optical mouse:
- The problem may arise from the two points mentioned above.
- The issue may stem from the batteries, which are dead. Change them, of course!
- The problem may come from the distance of the receiver station being disrupted by radio waves or interference (screen). The solution is to move the station closer or place it elsewhere…
Hoping this will help some people...
Best, Us.
Hello everyone,
Following all these testimonies and others, here is a brief summary presenting the symptoms and solutions regarding the mouse in general…
< Any Type of Mouse >
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1/ THE cursor freezes:
It is also important to know if all applications are blocked too. One way to check this is to use the special Windows keys (with the logo) which will activate the "Start" menu… or the ALT+TAB combination, which will allow you to switch between applications, if several are already running…
1a / AND if all applications are blocked:
It is essential to know if this happens always at a specific moment.
If so, then it is probably the execution of a program that is the cause.
To isolate it, you can try a strategy by gradually closing the running processes (except explorer), using CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and see each time if the cursor returns to normal... Once the program is isolated, you need to find a solution to disable it, or see if it conflicts with another one… a perfect illustration of this is the installation of two antivirus programs that compete with each other…
1b / AND if it happens randomly over time: after 2 minutes or after two hours…
The most common cause (95%) is processor overheating, which is not adequately cooled… You need to check the temperature either in the BIOS or with a small software like EVEREST… If the processor temperature is ≥ 70°C, then the cause is almost certainly found. Proceed to clean the dust between the cooler and the fan, and other actions… I won’t elaborate further, as that would take us far off topic…
1c / AND if all applications work:
THE PC receives no signal from the mouse.
1) If the cursor remains frozen even during the loading of Windows (during the Windows initialization phase before reaching the Desktop), then:
- Check the proper connection of the mouse to the PC.
- If the mouse is USB, check if the USB ports are enabled in the BIOS.
- Test the mouse on another PC to ensure the mouse is functioning correctly.
2) If the cursor freezes only after the complete loading of Windows. This may be due either to a program blocking the mouse, or to a resource conflict with the hardware.
In the first case, check for the presence of the program as in 1a/.
For hardware conflict: Go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check for the presence of an issue signaled by an icon with a question mark… The resolution of the problem will then depend on the context, it cannot be exhaustive here…
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2 / THE cursor moves progressively and slowly continuously across the screen:
2a / A virus: and really wanders everywhere clicking left and right.
You should consider the possibility of a Trojan. A nasty hacker may be having fun… So it is advisable to run several up-to-date antivirus programs…
2b / A "joke":
Very rare case…
A "joke" would be a small program specially designed to scare, basically a virus just for laughs… that takes control of the cursor…
In this case, closing programs as indicated in 1a/ will allow you to locate the responsible program… For an optical mouse, you can realize this by turning the mouse over, if the cursor freezes then that’s normal. If, however, it continues to wander, it means some program is controlling the cursor.
2c / SINCE the installation of the SP2 pack for WinXP:
Go to: Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options, and uncheck the "Enhance pointer precision" option.
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< / Any Type of Mouse >
=
< Optical Mouse >
3 / THE cursor goes wild and jumps from one place to another, often to a corner of the screen.
The problem is the result of communication breaks between the mouse and the PC… and thus the PC often repositions it to the center or a corner of the screen, but with the ongoing movement of the mouse, it seems to be going wild…
3a / Wired or battery optical mouse:
1) The problem may come from the surface being reflective. The solution is to place a sheet of paper or a mat.
2) The problem may come from dirt on the optical sensor… Clean it carefully and gently with a soft cloth without any products.
3b / Battery-operated optical mouse:
1) If the problem occurs a few minutes after startup… Then the issue comes from the batteries, which are dead. Replace them, of course! (very common case)
Just having changed the batteries very recently does not guarantee that the batteries are necessarily good… possibly test the batteries…
2) The problem may be due to the distance from the receiver station, which is disturbed by interference waves (screen). The solution is to bring the station closer or put it elsewhere…
< / Optical Mouse >
These summaries are certainly not exhaustive, and result from numerous posts, and as such, I want to thank all participants… The fact of categorizing the problems can also reduce the relevance of the description of the defects encountered…
Hoping this will help some people...
See you soon
Best regards, Us.
Following all these testimonies and others, here is a brief summary presenting the symptoms and solutions regarding the mouse in general…
< Any Type of Mouse >
=
1/ THE cursor freezes:
It is also important to know if all applications are blocked too. One way to check this is to use the special Windows keys (with the logo) which will activate the "Start" menu… or the ALT+TAB combination, which will allow you to switch between applications, if several are already running…
1a / AND if all applications are blocked:
It is essential to know if this happens always at a specific moment.
If so, then it is probably the execution of a program that is the cause.
To isolate it, you can try a strategy by gradually closing the running processes (except explorer), using CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and see each time if the cursor returns to normal... Once the program is isolated, you need to find a solution to disable it, or see if it conflicts with another one… a perfect illustration of this is the installation of two antivirus programs that compete with each other…
1b / AND if it happens randomly over time: after 2 minutes or after two hours…
The most common cause (95%) is processor overheating, which is not adequately cooled… You need to check the temperature either in the BIOS or with a small software like EVEREST… If the processor temperature is ≥ 70°C, then the cause is almost certainly found. Proceed to clean the dust between the cooler and the fan, and other actions… I won’t elaborate further, as that would take us far off topic…
1c / AND if all applications work:
THE PC receives no signal from the mouse.
1) If the cursor remains frozen even during the loading of Windows (during the Windows initialization phase before reaching the Desktop), then:
- Check the proper connection of the mouse to the PC.
- If the mouse is USB, check if the USB ports are enabled in the BIOS.
- Test the mouse on another PC to ensure the mouse is functioning correctly.
2) If the cursor freezes only after the complete loading of Windows. This may be due either to a program blocking the mouse, or to a resource conflict with the hardware.
In the first case, check for the presence of the program as in 1a/.
For hardware conflict: Go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check for the presence of an issue signaled by an icon with a question mark… The resolution of the problem will then depend on the context, it cannot be exhaustive here…
=
2 / THE cursor moves progressively and slowly continuously across the screen:
2a / A virus: and really wanders everywhere clicking left and right.
You should consider the possibility of a Trojan. A nasty hacker may be having fun… So it is advisable to run several up-to-date antivirus programs…
2b / A "joke":
Very rare case…
A "joke" would be a small program specially designed to scare, basically a virus just for laughs… that takes control of the cursor…
In this case, closing programs as indicated in 1a/ will allow you to locate the responsible program… For an optical mouse, you can realize this by turning the mouse over, if the cursor freezes then that’s normal. If, however, it continues to wander, it means some program is controlling the cursor.
2c / SINCE the installation of the SP2 pack for WinXP:
Go to: Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options, and uncheck the "Enhance pointer precision" option.
=
< / Any Type of Mouse >
=
< Optical Mouse >
3 / THE cursor goes wild and jumps from one place to another, often to a corner of the screen.
The problem is the result of communication breaks between the mouse and the PC… and thus the PC often repositions it to the center or a corner of the screen, but with the ongoing movement of the mouse, it seems to be going wild…
3a / Wired or battery optical mouse:
1) The problem may come from the surface being reflective. The solution is to place a sheet of paper or a mat.
2) The problem may come from dirt on the optical sensor… Clean it carefully and gently with a soft cloth without any products.
3b / Battery-operated optical mouse:
1) If the problem occurs a few minutes after startup… Then the issue comes from the batteries, which are dead. Replace them, of course! (very common case)
Just having changed the batteries very recently does not guarantee that the batteries are necessarily good… possibly test the batteries…
2) The problem may be due to the distance from the receiver station, which is disturbed by interference waves (screen). The solution is to bring the station closer or put it elsewhere…
< / Optical Mouse >
These summaries are certainly not exhaustive, and result from numerous posts, and as such, I want to thank all participants… The fact of categorizing the problems can also reduce the relevance of the description of the defects encountered…
Hoping this will help some people...
See you soon
Best regards, Us.
Hi,
Thank you for your clarity...
OK, if it’s a program that has fun moving the mouse, then why does the vast majority of those with this problem have an optical mouse....
Moreover, to rule out the "joke," you just have to turn the mouse upside down; normally, the cursor should freeze... then with "joke," it should logically continue... since its movement is controlled by a program...
And if we do CTRL+ALT+DELETE, the "joke" program should be visible among others (of course)... then we would just need to stop it... and once spotted, delete it...
The presence of a "joke" would be easy to counter...
Sincerely, Us.
Thank you for your clarity...
OK, if it’s a program that has fun moving the mouse, then why does the vast majority of those with this problem have an optical mouse....
Moreover, to rule out the "joke," you just have to turn the mouse upside down; normally, the cursor should freeze... then with "joke," it should logically continue... since its movement is controlled by a program...
And if we do CTRL+ALT+DELETE, the "joke" program should be visible among others (of course)... then we would just need to stop it... and once spotted, delete it...
The presence of a "joke" would be easy to counter...
Sincerely, Us.
Hi everyone,
I also have the problem of the mouse moving by itself and
my mouse is a classic type (with a ball) and wired.
However, I wouldn't say that my mouse moves by itself because the problem is a bit more complex.
In fact, for my cursor to go wild, I need to be actively controlling it with my mouse, and that's when it starts making uncontrolled movements, generally down to the left of the screen, accompanied by left and right clicks that open the start menu.
I want to clarify that the problem does not occur when the cursor is inactive. Turning the mouse over yields a conclusive result but misleads the diagnosis in my opinion.
In short, all the symptoms of an infection are those of a mouse that needs to be cleaned, but mine already is, which makes me think that the "hic" results from a program well enough designed to be annoying and confusing at the same time!
I therefore encourage all authors of messages on this topic to be very specific regarding the observed anomaly so that we can better help each other moving forward... Thank you in advance for your assistance!
I also have the problem of the mouse moving by itself and
my mouse is a classic type (with a ball) and wired.
However, I wouldn't say that my mouse moves by itself because the problem is a bit more complex.
In fact, for my cursor to go wild, I need to be actively controlling it with my mouse, and that's when it starts making uncontrolled movements, generally down to the left of the screen, accompanied by left and right clicks that open the start menu.
I want to clarify that the problem does not occur when the cursor is inactive. Turning the mouse over yields a conclusive result but misleads the diagnosis in my opinion.
In short, all the symptoms of an infection are those of a mouse that needs to be cleaned, but mine already is, which makes me think that the "hic" results from a program well enough designed to be annoying and confusing at the same time!
I therefore encourage all authors of messages on this topic to be very specific regarding the observed anomaly so that we can better help each other moving forward... Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Hi Chriss,
The mouse turned on its back gives a conclusive result but distorts the indication in my opinion.
This remark, in my previous POSTS, applies only to an OPTICAL mouse, as in this case the signal is cut off. This allows us to know if the cursor is controlled by a program, a joke...
For your issue, we should see if it's not a hardware resource conflict that is causing it.
Talk to you later
Best, Us.
The mouse turned on its back gives a conclusive result but distorts the indication in my opinion.
This remark, in my previous POSTS, applies only to an OPTICAL mouse, as in this case the signal is cut off. This allows us to know if the cursor is controlled by a program, a joke...
For your issue, we should see if it's not a hardware resource conflict that is causing it.
Talk to you later
Best, Us.
Hello,
Thank you very much for your responses, and this might eventually guide me.
So, to respond:
It's a wireless keyboard + wireless optical mouse "textorm" that I have been using for about 3 months and I am quite happy with it.
The tests I conducted are:
Mouse unplugged and without batteries = it continues.
Network and internet cables unplugged = same thing.
Safe mode (Windows XP Pro) = same thing.
I scanned last night again with various programs (Symantec, AVG, Stinger, tools for Sasser and Blaster, etc.).
I found 2 trojans "PSW.Bisper.B" (if I remember correctly) and nothing more.
But I don't feel like that's where the problem is, because it happened again afterward.
In fact, it happens in periods... very active for a while, then it calms down for a moment, it's random but I assure you, it’s frightening when you can't control your machine and your mouse clicks wherever it wants...
Thanks again.
Thank you very much for your responses, and this might eventually guide me.
So, to respond:
It's a wireless keyboard + wireless optical mouse "textorm" that I have been using for about 3 months and I am quite happy with it.
The tests I conducted are:
Mouse unplugged and without batteries = it continues.
Network and internet cables unplugged = same thing.
Safe mode (Windows XP Pro) = same thing.
I scanned last night again with various programs (Symantec, AVG, Stinger, tools for Sasser and Blaster, etc.).
I found 2 trojans "PSW.Bisper.B" (if I remember correctly) and nothing more.
But I don't feel like that's where the problem is, because it happened again afterward.
In fact, it happens in periods... very active for a while, then it calms down for a moment, it's random but I assure you, it’s frightening when you can't control your machine and your mouse clicks wherever it wants...
Thanks again.
Hello everyone,
I've had the same issue,
I've tried many things,
nothing worked.
The difference is that I also work with a graphics tablet
(which is connected at the same time as my mouse)
So the solution if you have a mouse + graphics tablet,
is to not place the stylus (or the mouse that comes with it) on the tablet!!! :))
Hope this helps others!
I've had the same issue,
I've tried many things,
nothing worked.
The difference is that I also work with a graphics tablet
(which is connected at the same time as my mouse)
So the solution if you have a mouse + graphics tablet,
is to not place the stylus (or the mouse that comes with it) on the tablet!!! :))
Hope this helps others!
I had the same problem with one of the optical mice, the pointer moved on its own! I bought another mouse and I work with it without any issue, when I put the old one back, the pointer starts moving on its own again.
Conclusion: it's the (optical) mouse that is becoming defective, nothing more, nothing less.
Conclusion: it's the (optical) mouse that is becoming defective, nothing more, nothing less.
Good evening everyone,
I own a Logitech optical mouse with a USB cable but connected to the PS/2 port via an adapter, and I had a problem with the cursor moving by itself, slowly, to the left side of the screen...
I searched on Google to solve my issue and came across this thread as the first result.
I'm glad I did: by unchecking "enhance pointer precision," the mouse is now tamed!
So, thank you Guiri! ;o)
I own a Logitech optical mouse with a USB cable but connected to the PS/2 port via an adapter, and I had a problem with the cursor moving by itself, slowly, to the left side of the screen...
I searched on Google to solve my issue and came across this thread as the first result.
I'm glad I did: by unchecking "enhance pointer precision," the mouse is now tamed!
So, thank you Guiri! ;o)
Hello everyone!!!!
I had the same problem as you and I must say it's annoying to see your mouse wandering on the screen, closing windows, and even once it sent a file to the trash, opened programs, made the IE window go up and down, right-click................., I read everything you wrote, in short
The only solution is actually very simple, it’s just “dust” and you have to believe me, like you I tried everything, nothing worked, and then I ended up opening my mouse and I was shocked to see so much dust in the ball’s location. There are actually two rollers that make it turn on the sides, and that’s where your problem lies, you just need to remove the dust and put the cover back on, and the mouse works better than the first time, what a joy. And especially don’t waste your time doing other things.
PS: my mouse is a wired HP
I had the same problem as you and I must say it's annoying to see your mouse wandering on the screen, closing windows, and even once it sent a file to the trash, opened programs, made the IE window go up and down, right-click................., I read everything you wrote, in short
The only solution is actually very simple, it’s just “dust” and you have to believe me, like you I tried everything, nothing worked, and then I ended up opening my mouse and I was shocked to see so much dust in the ball’s location. There are actually two rollers that make it turn on the sides, and that’s where your problem lies, you just need to remove the dust and put the cover back on, and the mouse works better than the first time, what a joy. And especially don’t waste your time doing other things.
PS: my mouse is a wired HP
Hi everyone,
THANK YOU for all your feedback. It seems that Windows XP with its SP2 update causes issues with the mouse... Microsoft still has a lot of work to do... namely, getting a mouse to work properly... well, thanks to you we can add to the list of well-identified errors with solutions...
Don’t hesitate to share your mouse problems here. Over time, we may be able to use this to enhance the knowledge base of this site.
See you later
Best regards, Us.
THANK YOU for all your feedback. It seems that Windows XP with its SP2 update causes issues with the mouse... Microsoft still has a lot of work to do... namely, getting a mouse to work properly... well, thanks to you we can add to the list of well-identified errors with solutions...
Don’t hesitate to share your mouse problems here. Over time, we may be able to use this to enhance the knowledge base of this site.
See you later
Best regards, Us.
Hi everyone!
I'm still having this notorious problem with the pointer that shoots off to the edge of the screen in a second (the mouse is optical with a wire, Microsoft, PS/2 port). I've tried disabling the pointer precision but the problem persists and it's driving me crazy! Especially since this problem appeared as soon as I installed the new PC with the mouse, two days ago.
Please help meeeee!!
Thanks everyone. See you!
Matt
I'm still having this notorious problem with the pointer that shoots off to the edge of the screen in a second (the mouse is optical with a wire, Microsoft, PS/2 port). I've tried disabling the pointer precision but the problem persists and it's driving me crazy! Especially since this problem appeared as soon as I installed the new PC with the mouse, two days ago.
Please help meeeee!!
Thanks everyone. See you!
Matt
Hi us,
Indeed, this is my first time here, I'm glad you took the time to reply to me.
As for the equipment conflict, I'm not really sure, but the mouse is the only piece of equipment acting up.
I'm using a basic mouse pad with dark blue colors, but I was a bit surprised when I noticed that the problem disappeared when I removed it (the mouse then sits on the desk, which is made of beech wood, long live trees by the way).
If worst comes to worst, I'll remove the pad... But I would have liked to keep it.
Thanks again and see you next time
MaTT
Indeed, this is my first time here, I'm glad you took the time to reply to me.
As for the equipment conflict, I'm not really sure, but the mouse is the only piece of equipment acting up.
I'm using a basic mouse pad with dark blue colors, but I was a bit surprised when I noticed that the problem disappeared when I removed it (the mouse then sits on the desk, which is made of beech wood, long live trees by the way).
If worst comes to worst, I'll remove the pad... But I would have liked to keep it.
Thanks again and see you next time
MaTT
During the first startup when everything is frozen, try using the keys on your keyboard (tab and the arrows) to navigate to the start menu, for example. If nothing moves on your screen, it means that not only your mouse is frozen but your whole PC is. This can come from several things. Try going into the BIOS and loading the default setup. You never know, your PC might have been overclocked and it's crashing because of that. If it still doesn't work, boot in safe mode another morning;)(when the initial black screen appears, press f8 several times and select safe mode). If the mouse moves, it means the problem comes from a software that isn't loading correctly at startup. So, try to remember when you started having this problem and if you installed a program before it started failing. If so, uninstall and reinstall that program. If you don't remember, you can always try with the msconfig command (start/run type msconfig) in the last tab (it's all the programs that launch at Windows startup), uncheck all the boxes except one and then restart. If it freezes, it's not that one causing the issue, so repeat and try with another. However, in your case, if it crashes only in the morning, it will take you a lot of time to find the program that's causing the problem. So, a backup solution is to reinstall Windows.
Good evening,
I am new here and I am responding to this message because I am experiencing the same problem but worse.
I assure you I am very serious!!!
So, to facilitate the networking of my third computer, I stopped my firewall for a while; nothing special after that.
And this morning my mouse started going crazy, but it's not doing just anything.
It moves, sometimes shakes quickly, opens programs, files, photos, etc... as if I were working.
I started to panic a bit and immediately unplugged the network cable, internet, etc....
But that didn't change anything (it took me about 15 minutes to enter my password to log into Windows XP).
It moves and clicks by itself without any external connection.
This calmed down this afternoon but it started up again tonight.
Now I'm trying to search for "sasser," "blaster," and scan thoroughly, but that damn mouse keeps closing the windows from time to time...
I assure you, I am not joking and I am not crazy; my wife and children were as scared as I was....
What kind of bad joke is this????
Thank you for your responses, and feel free to write to me.
sersib@orange.fr
Best regards.
I am new here and I am responding to this message because I am experiencing the same problem but worse.
I assure you I am very serious!!!
So, to facilitate the networking of my third computer, I stopped my firewall for a while; nothing special after that.
And this morning my mouse started going crazy, but it's not doing just anything.
It moves, sometimes shakes quickly, opens programs, files, photos, etc... as if I were working.
I started to panic a bit and immediately unplugged the network cable, internet, etc....
But that didn't change anything (it took me about 15 minutes to enter my password to log into Windows XP).
It moves and clicks by itself without any external connection.
This calmed down this afternoon but it started up again tonight.
Now I'm trying to search for "sasser," "blaster," and scan thoroughly, but that damn mouse keeps closing the windows from time to time...
I assure you, I am not joking and I am not crazy; my wife and children were as scared as I was....
What kind of bad joke is this????
Thank you for your responses, and feel free to write to me.
sersib@orange.fr
Best regards.
Hi,
If you've read the previous posts, there are probably a few leads you might have explored...
First of all, is your mouse optical? Wireless?
If it's optical:
* Flip the mouse over and see if the cursor remains frozen, or if it continues to move around...
If it's battery-operated:
* Check the battery status. (Try with new ones, to see)
Thank you for keeping us updated...
See you soon
Best regards, Us.
If you've read the previous posts, there are probably a few leads you might have explored...
First of all, is your mouse optical? Wireless?
If it's optical:
* Flip the mouse over and see if the cursor remains frozen, or if it continues to move around...
If it's battery-operated:
* Check the battery status. (Try with new ones, to see)
Thank you for keeping us updated...
See you soon
Best regards, Us.
Bizarre cette histoire. C'est une souris sans fil ? Si c'est le cas, il n'y a pas une autre personne qui utilise une souris sans fil près de toi qui pourrait créer des interférences ? (Je ne crois pas mais bon). Si tu débranches la souris du PC, ça continue à le faire ? Si oui, alors c'est un problème avec Windows ou avec un programme (virus ?). Si non, c'est un problème avec ta souris et là, essaie avec une autre. Vérifie que ton réseau et internet sont déconnectés quand tu fais tes tests. Désinstalle et réinstalle la souris dans le panneau de config. Fais un scan de virus via un site web.
Bonne M..de ! A+
Bonne M..de ! A+
Hi,
Well... why wouldn't this come from Trojans, precisely... it's often done for remote control, so... well...
From experience, you need to try several different scans, and do it again a while later to be sure... these little buggers are usually quite sticky...
Well, if the cursor is moving even when unplugged (without batteries), it generally means there's a program controlling it... If the situation hasn't returned to normal after all the manipulations, I suggest another strategy to isolate the program, in this hypothesis. Simply do CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and gradually close the programs (except Explorer) and check each time if the cursor goes back to normal... this way you can see which program is causing it... so try this after being certain there are no more Trojans or viruses, of course... Moreover, there's no risk since all the programs will reload after a reboot of the PC...
See you later
Best, Us.
Well... why wouldn't this come from Trojans, precisely... it's often done for remote control, so... well...
From experience, you need to try several different scans, and do it again a while later to be sure... these little buggers are usually quite sticky...
Well, if the cursor is moving even when unplugged (without batteries), it generally means there's a program controlling it... If the situation hasn't returned to normal after all the manipulations, I suggest another strategy to isolate the program, in this hypothesis. Simply do CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and gradually close the programs (except Explorer) and check each time if the cursor goes back to normal... this way you can see which program is causing it... so try this after being certain there are no more Trojans or viruses, of course... Moreover, there's no risk since all the programs will reload after a reboot of the PC...
See you later
Best, Us.
Hello, I'm having the same issues with a Tablet PC, only with the Synaptics pointing device. A pointer that, after a certain amount of time using the machine, jumps directly to the bottom right corner of the screen and performs a right-click to open the context menu of the application currently open. Nothing on the antivirus side. I'm close to breaking the machine because it's so annoying. It's impossible to work; this happens every second once the problem occurs.
I'm on XP Home - SP2. And this mainly happens when using Microsoft applications.
WHAT TO DO?
Thank you.
I'm on XP Home - SP2. And this mainly happens when using Microsoft applications.
WHAT TO DO?
Thank you.
Complement,
< Ball Mouse >
4 / THE movement is slightly jerky:
The cause may be a buildup of dirt on the rods in contact with the ball. Simply remove the cover holding the ball and clean the two rods with your nail; once clean, they should be completely smooth. The kind of ring at the center of the rods is not a seal to enhance contact with the ball, but dirt!
5 / THE cursor only moves along a horizontal or vertical line:
Once again, dust is to blame. You need to completely disassemble (remove the screws from) the mouse and clean the dust at the end of the rods, which are usually finished with a notched disc lodged between two motion sensors. The presence of dust blocks the transmission of the signal.
< / Ball Mouse >
See you later
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4 / THE movement is slightly jerky:
The cause may be a buildup of dirt on the rods in contact with the ball. Simply remove the cover holding the ball and clean the two rods with your nail; once clean, they should be completely smooth. The kind of ring at the center of the rods is not a seal to enhance contact with the ball, but dirt!
5 / THE cursor only moves along a horizontal or vertical line:
Once again, dust is to blame. You need to completely disassemble (remove the screws from) the mouse and clean the dust at the end of the rods, which are usually finished with a notched disc lodged between two motion sensors. The presence of dust blocks the transmission of the signal.
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See you later
Best regards, Us.
<Mouse on Laptop>
6 / Toshiba Laptop:
On older Toshiba laptops, the mouse is integrated into the keyboard via a small nub. When this nub is a bit worn out, it tends to stick slightly in one direction, which moves the cursor in a straight line and can get it stuck at the edge of the screen... You need to manipulate the nub in the same direction as the cursor to free it. You can also remove the small rubber cap from the nub... or even replace it.
</Mouse on Laptop>
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6 / Toshiba Laptop:
On older Toshiba laptops, the mouse is integrated into the keyboard via a small nub. When this nub is a bit worn out, it tends to stick slightly in one direction, which moves the cursor in a straight line and can get it stuck at the edge of the screen... You need to manipulate the nub in the same direction as the cursor to free it. You can also remove the small rubber cap from the nub... or even replace it.
</Mouse on Laptop>
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Hello everyone, my problem is that when I move the mouse to visit another webpage while I already have a YouTube page open in another tab, the video stops playing, and when I stop moving the mouse, the clip restarts. I understand the cause, and I would appreciate any information you can give me, please.
Hello everyone,
I'll try to be brief. Being myself quite annoyed by this phenomenon, I've decided to work on it as well. I didn't do it before because IT (development) is no longer my job, and I thought someone would find the solution, or even Bill would post the answer ^^ because this topic is boiling over in forums and I didn't think I could solve it... And after a good two hours, I finally found the solution.
We agree, we're talking about the shaking or jerking of the mouse, or rather the pointer to be precise; not the crazy pointer that closes applications by itself ^^. Let's set a benchmark, personally, I have a basic wired optical mouse from Micr*s**t.
Let's ask the right questions:
Is it 1/software or 2/hardware?
1/You should know that creating a driver for a mouse isn't very complicated, even though nowadays no one really codes (except...?) its operation; they are codes (functions) already integrated, which, from what I've studied, seem quite reliable... Winsh**t is not in everyone's heart; and not necessarily in mine either, but it often gets the blame when we're overwhelmed, I know; I've cursed it with all names!! Anyway, I ruled out this hypothesis because I think we know how to make mouse drivers...
2/It might be a power supply issue, or micro-cuts, voltage drops to a level I don't know, that could reset the pointer? Motherboard; port, improperly connected wire? I don't have the equipment at hand to definitively answer this hypothesis. It's possible but I don't believe it either, as it's also something we know how to handle, I think.
So, who's to blame??
3/Physics!!
Well yes, it's surprising! It's some simple physical constraints that I think are at the root of many of your issues.
Precision:
It seems that the reflection of the beam could distort the pointer's accuracy. The beam of an optical mouse is precise enough to be influenced by dirt or other interferences like reflection. For this theory to be valid. But I don't know anything about optics... Why not? So there's a mystery on this point, I had to keep searching.
Then, I finally stumbled upon another suspect; the mouse cable. You must have noticed that the cable is quite rigid. When you manipulate the mouse, you sometimes feel like someone is gently "holding" the cable, preventing you from operating it properly...
I performed some tests that confirmed the following points:
This is when a significant part of the haunted pointer myth falls apart.
Take the often lighter weight of mice and the smooth surface of the supports where we place them. Add the cable that gets caught by rubbing against the PC furniture. Or even this famous cable stuck to the tower that shakes because of the various fans, the distortion force of the rigid cable that tends to straighten, and which can make the mouse (lighter too) move almost invisibly even when released! So the pointer inevitably moves. By the way, you'll notice that when you have your bug, the LED is brightly colored, so it means it's moving! If that's the case, there's a good chance we're sharing the same issue, and thus, maybe the same solution.
To summarize, as many elements give the desired result, the shivering of the mouse grip or the haunted pointer!
To avoid any further discussion on a physical level or interaction of materials in a given environment, just try doing this:
For the problem with the cable:
Try to place your mouse so that the cable is not taut. If possible, "crumple" it, leaving some cable free to move the mouse. Then block the cable, freshly "gathered or crumpled," with a sweater by placing it on top and leaving the end of the cable outside (for movement, I repeat).
Even try placing the tower on the floor to avoid shaking the furniture, and the mouse in the process.
For the beam problem:
For owners of optical mice, you can place a tightly knitted fabric, like a sweater, under the mouse to improve things. When I found that out, I thought my imagination was playing tricks on me! After trying this method for a week, I'm convinced, as my PC is near my bed, I put a comic book under my blanket, I'm browsing, and I'm playing normally on it without ANY problem.
We solve the shaking effect, distortion of the cable in the void, because it's held by the folds, risks of reflections from the beam, and on top of that, a more precise movement in my opinion; the mouse is less erratic.
There you go; so try it, use your imagination even, like taping part of the cable and placing a blotting paper underneath as a mouse support. Post your updates, I'm curious to hear your opinion; in any case, it works perfectly for me!
Cheers!
I'll try to be brief. Being myself quite annoyed by this phenomenon, I've decided to work on it as well. I didn't do it before because IT (development) is no longer my job, and I thought someone would find the solution, or even Bill would post the answer ^^ because this topic is boiling over in forums and I didn't think I could solve it... And after a good two hours, I finally found the solution.
We agree, we're talking about the shaking or jerking of the mouse, or rather the pointer to be precise; not the crazy pointer that closes applications by itself ^^. Let's set a benchmark, personally, I have a basic wired optical mouse from Micr*s**t.
Let's ask the right questions:
Is it 1/software or 2/hardware?
1/You should know that creating a driver for a mouse isn't very complicated, even though nowadays no one really codes (except...?) its operation; they are codes (functions) already integrated, which, from what I've studied, seem quite reliable... Winsh**t is not in everyone's heart; and not necessarily in mine either, but it often gets the blame when we're overwhelmed, I know; I've cursed it with all names!! Anyway, I ruled out this hypothesis because I think we know how to make mouse drivers...
2/It might be a power supply issue, or micro-cuts, voltage drops to a level I don't know, that could reset the pointer? Motherboard; port, improperly connected wire? I don't have the equipment at hand to definitively answer this hypothesis. It's possible but I don't believe it either, as it's also something we know how to handle, I think.
So, who's to blame??
3/Physics!!
Well yes, it's surprising! It's some simple physical constraints that I think are at the root of many of your issues.
Precision:
It seems that the reflection of the beam could distort the pointer's accuracy. The beam of an optical mouse is precise enough to be influenced by dirt or other interferences like reflection. For this theory to be valid. But I don't know anything about optics... Why not? So there's a mystery on this point, I had to keep searching.
Then, I finally stumbled upon another suspect; the mouse cable. You must have noticed that the cable is quite rigid. When you manipulate the mouse, you sometimes feel like someone is gently "holding" the cable, preventing you from operating it properly...
I performed some tests that confirmed the following points:
This is when a significant part of the haunted pointer myth falls apart.
Take the often lighter weight of mice and the smooth surface of the supports where we place them. Add the cable that gets caught by rubbing against the PC furniture. Or even this famous cable stuck to the tower that shakes because of the various fans, the distortion force of the rigid cable that tends to straighten, and which can make the mouse (lighter too) move almost invisibly even when released! So the pointer inevitably moves. By the way, you'll notice that when you have your bug, the LED is brightly colored, so it means it's moving! If that's the case, there's a good chance we're sharing the same issue, and thus, maybe the same solution.
To summarize, as many elements give the desired result, the shivering of the mouse grip or the haunted pointer!
To avoid any further discussion on a physical level or interaction of materials in a given environment, just try doing this:
For the problem with the cable:
Try to place your mouse so that the cable is not taut. If possible, "crumple" it, leaving some cable free to move the mouse. Then block the cable, freshly "gathered or crumpled," with a sweater by placing it on top and leaving the end of the cable outside (for movement, I repeat).
Even try placing the tower on the floor to avoid shaking the furniture, and the mouse in the process.
For the beam problem:
For owners of optical mice, you can place a tightly knitted fabric, like a sweater, under the mouse to improve things. When I found that out, I thought my imagination was playing tricks on me! After trying this method for a week, I'm convinced, as my PC is near my bed, I put a comic book under my blanket, I'm browsing, and I'm playing normally on it without ANY problem.
We solve the shaking effect, distortion of the cable in the void, because it's held by the folds, risks of reflections from the beam, and on top of that, a more precise movement in my opinion; the mouse is less erratic.
There you go; so try it, use your imagination even, like taping part of the cable and placing a blotting paper underneath as a mouse support. Post your updates, I'm curious to hear your opinion; in any case, it works perfectly for me!
Cheers!
Hi, it's the same for me, my pointer is acting up, opening folders and messing around in my MSN... the movements seem structured, antivirus scans found nothing, even with the mouse unplugged, the circus continues, I tried to isolate the program through the task manager but nothing helps...
I'm losing hope! A bit of help??
Thanks everyone.
I'm losing hope! A bit of help??
Thanks everyone.
Thanks again for your help!
I also add (I've experienced this) that some rugs, with lots of colors and contrasts, sometimes interfere with optical mice; then you have to choose between a sheet of paper (not always very smooth), glossy white cardboard, ... or an optical mouse pad ;-)
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