When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject line. It
will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another keyboard, ran
virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??

Hi Broose :-)

You don't give us much information to go on, or the version of Windows you
are using. So, I will have to ask a couple of questions.

1. What version of WIndows are you using?
2. What program are you using when this happens?
3. Are you using a cordless mouse?
4. Have you tried switching to another mouse?
5. What are you doing when this happens? Typing? Scrolling? Nothing?
6. Are there any shortwave radio users in your area that you know of?

Also...you may have scumware on your system along the lines of the Netbus
Trojan
http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/article.asp?id=453

Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, worms,
etc. So even if you run it, and nothing shows up, it does not mean your
system is clean. It takes a series of programs run under the right
conditions to fully clean your machine. Also, some variants can continually
repliate themselves if not properly removed. Follow the steps here:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

and...

Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be run in Normal
mode.

How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...-10227353.html

Please…. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

> When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject line.
> It will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another keyboard,
> ran virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??
>
>
>

I'm sorry,

1. Win XP Pro Service Pack 2
2. It will do it on any program you have to type on it's like on a timer of
something? 20 sec it will go to the top of the text or the subject line in
IE.
3. No cordless mouse but have not tried a new mouse.
4. Not yet but will today.
5. Just sitting not doing anything
6. Don't know?

Thanks

"Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi Broose :-)
>
> You don't give us much information to go on, or the version of Windows you
> are using. So, I will have to ask a couple of questions.
>
> 1. What version of WIndows are you using?
> 2. What program are you using when this happens?
> 3. Are you using a cordless mouse?
> 4. Have you tried switching to another mouse?
> 5. What are you doing when this happens? Typing? Scrolling? Nothing?
> 6. Are there any shortwave radio users in your area that you know of?
>
> Also...you may have scumware on your system along the lines of the Netbus
> Trojan
> http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/article.asp?id=453
>
> Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, worms,
> etc. So even if you run it, and nothing shows up, it does not mean your
> system is clean. It takes a series of programs run under the right
> conditions to fully clean your machine. Also, some variants can
> continually repliate themselves if not properly removed. Follow the steps
> here:
>
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
> and...
>
> Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
> Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be run in Normal
> mode.
>
> How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
> http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...-10227353.html
>
> Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
> important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
> allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
> AumHa HiJackThis Forum
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
> to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
> necessary steps to clean your system.
> (Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
> follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
> or ignored.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>> When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject line.
>> It will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another
>> keyboard, ran virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Hi Broose :-)

Thank you for the updated information. Unless using a different mouse solves
the errant cursor mystery, then if you have any 3rd party toolbars installed
such as Google or Yahoo toolbar, disable them, or if you have Yahoo
Companion, uninstall it as it is known to cause various problems. Also, try
uninstalling and reinstalling any mouse software, as well as trying a
different mouse.

If these do not resolve the problem, then I suggest you do the steps to
clean your machine using the information I provided for you in my previous
reply, as it is likely that there is some form of warez (adware, spyware,
parasite, Trojan) on your machine that is causing this behavior, and it may
only be the beginning.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



> I'm sorry,
>
> 1. Win XP Pro Service Pack 2
> 2. It will do it on any program you have to type on it's like on a timer
> of something? 20 sec it will go to the top of the text or the subject line
> in IE.
> 3. No cordless mouse but have not tried a new mouse.
> 4. Not yet but will today.
> 5. Just sitting not doing anything
> 6. Don't know?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi Broose :-)
>>
>> You don't give us much information to go on, or the version of Windows
>> you are using. So, I will have to ask a couple of questions.
>>
>> 1. What version of WIndows are you using?
>> 2. What program are you using when this happens?
>> 3. Are you using a cordless mouse?
>> 4. Have you tried switching to another mouse?
>> 5. What are you doing when this happens? Typing? Scrolling? Nothing?
>> 6. Are there any shortwave radio users in your area that you know of?
>>
>> Also...you may have scumware on your system along the lines of the Netbus
>> Trojan
>> http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/article.asp?id=453
>>
>> Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans,
>> worms, etc. So even if you run it, and nothing shows up, it does not
>> mean your system is clean. It takes a series of programs run under the
>> right conditions to fully clean your machine. Also, some variants can
>> continually repliate themselves if not properly removed. Follow the steps
>> here:
>>
>> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>
>> and...
>>
>> Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
>> Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be run in Normal
>> mode.
>>
>> How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
>> http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...-10227353.html
>>
>> Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
>> important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
>> allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
>> AumHa HiJackThis Forum
>> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
>> to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
>> necessary steps to clean your system.
>> (Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
>> follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log
>> deleted or ignored.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Jan
>> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>
>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>> readers.
>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>> When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject
>>> line. It will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another
>>> keyboard, ran virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Replaced the mouse and that took care of the problem.

Thanks for all your help!




"Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi Broose :-)
>
> Thank you for the updated information. Unless using a different mouse
> solves the errant cursor mystery, then if you have any 3rd party toolbars
> installed such as Google or Yahoo toolbar, disable them, or if you have
> Yahoo Companion, uninstall it as it is known to cause various problems.
> Also, try uninstalling and reinstalling any mouse software, as well as
> trying a different mouse.
>
> If these do not resolve the problem, then I suggest you do the steps to
> clean your machine using the information I provided for you in my previous
> reply, as it is likely that there is some form of warez (adware, spyware,
> parasite, Trojan) on your machine that is causing this behavior, and it
> may only be the beginning.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
>
>> I'm sorry,
>>
>> 1. Win XP Pro Service Pack 2
>> 2. It will do it on any program you have to type on it's like on a timer
>> of something? 20 sec it will go to the top of the text or the subject
>> line in IE.
>> 3. No cordless mouse but have not tried a new mouse.
>> 4. Not yet but will today.
>> 5. Just sitting not doing anything
>> 6. Don't know?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> "Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hi Broose :-)
>>>
>>> You don't give us much information to go on, or the version of Windows
>>> you are using. So, I will have to ask a couple of questions.
>>>
>>> 1. What version of WIndows are you using?
>>> 2. What program are you using when this happens?
>>> 3. Are you using a cordless mouse?
>>> 4. Have you tried switching to another mouse?
>>> 5. What are you doing when this happens? Typing? Scrolling? Nothing?
>>> 6. Are there any shortwave radio users in your area that you know of?
>>>
>>> Also...you may have scumware on your system along the lines of the
>>> Netbus Trojan
>>> http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/article.asp?id=453
>>>
>>> Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans,
>>> worms, etc. So even if you run it, and nothing shows up, it does not
>>> mean your system is clean. It takes a series of programs run under the
>>> right conditions to fully clean your machine. Also, some variants can
>>> continually repliate themselves if not properly removed. Follow the
>>> steps here:
>>>
>>> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>>
>>> and...
>>>
>>> Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
>>> Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be run in Normal
>>> mode.
>>>
>>> How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
>>> http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...-10227353.html
>>>
>>> Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
>>> important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
>>> allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
>>> AumHa HiJackThis Forum
>>> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
>>> to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
>>> necessary steps to clean your system.
>>> (Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
>>> follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log
>>> deleted or ignored.
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Jan
>>> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
>>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>>
>>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>>> readers.
>>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
>>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>
>>>> When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject
>>>> line. It will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another
>>>> keyboard, ran virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Hi Broose :-)

> Replaced the mouse and that took care of the problem.
>
> Thanks for all your help!

You're very welcome! I'm very glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem. Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

>
>
>
>
> "Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi Broose :-)
>>
>> Thank you for the updated information. Unless using a different mouse
>> solves the errant cursor mystery, then if you have any 3rd party toolbars
>> installed such as Google or Yahoo toolbar, disable them, or if you have
>> Yahoo Companion, uninstall it as it is known to cause various problems.
>> Also, try uninstalling and reinstalling any mouse software, as well as
>> trying a different mouse.
>>
>> If these do not resolve the problem, then I suggest you do the steps to
>> clean your machine using the information I provided for you in my
>> previous reply, as it is likely that there is some form of warez (adware,
>> spyware, parasite, Trojan) on your machine that is causing this behavior,
>> and it may only be the beginning.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Jan
>> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>
>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>> readers.
>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>> I'm sorry,
>>>
>>> 1. Win XP Pro Service Pack 2
>>> 2. It will do it on any program you have to type on it's like on a timer
>>> of something? 20 sec it will go to the top of the text or the subject
>>> line in IE.
>>> 3. No cordless mouse but have not tried a new mouse.
>>> 4. Not yet but will today.
>>> 5. Just sitting not doing anything
>>> 6. Don't know?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> "Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Hi Broose :-)
>>>>
>>>> You don't give us much information to go on, or the version of Windows
>>>> you are using. So, I will have to ask a couple of questions.
>>>>
>>>> 1. What version of WIndows are you using?
>>>> 2. What program are you using when this happens?
>>>> 3. Are you using a cordless mouse?
>>>> 4. Have you tried switching to another mouse?
>>>> 5. What are you doing when this happens? Typing? Scrolling? Nothing?
>>>> 6. Are there any shortwave radio users in your area that you know of?
>>>>
>>>> Also...you may have scumware on your system along the lines of the
>>>> Netbus Trojan
>>>> http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/article.asp?id=453
>>>>
>>>> Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans,
>>>> worms, etc. So even if you run it, and nothing shows up, it does not
>>>> mean your system is clean. It takes a series of programs run under the
>>>> right conditions to fully clean your machine. Also, some variants can
>>>> continually repliate themselves if not properly removed. Follow the
>>>> steps here:
>>>>
>>>> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
>>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>>>
>>>> and...
>>>>
>>>> Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most
>>>> important. Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be
>>>> run in Normal mode.
>>>>
>>>> How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
>>>> http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...-10227353.html
>>>>
>>>> Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
>>>> important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below
>>>> and allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
>>>> AumHa HiJackThis Forum
>>>> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
>>>> to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
>>>> necessary steps to clean your system.
>>>> (Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums.
>>>> Please follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your
>>>> log deleted or ignored.
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Jan
>>>> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
>>>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>>>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>>>
>>>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>>>> readers.
>>>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
>>>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>
>>>>> When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject
>>>>> line. It will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another
>>>>> keyboard, ran virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

I was so happy to see this problem addressed - THANKS! Same exact problem,
except I have a laptop (also affecting Word). Will try all your suggestions,
but when I go to the "Hijack" website, what is the "log" you mentioned?
--
Wim


"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Broose :-)
>
> > Replaced the mouse and that took care of the problem.
> >
> > Thanks for all your help!
>
> You're very welcome! I'm very glad to hear you were able to resolve your
> problem. Good job!
>
> Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
> you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> Hi Broose :-)
> >>
> >> Thank you for the updated information. Unless using a different mouse
> >> solves the errant cursor mystery, then if you have any 3rd party toolbars
> >> installed such as Google or Yahoo toolbar, disable them, or if you have
> >> Yahoo Companion, uninstall it as it is known to cause various problems.
> >> Also, try uninstalling and reinstalling any mouse software, as well as
> >> trying a different mouse.
> >>
> >> If these do not resolve the problem, then I suggest you do the steps to
> >> clean your machine using the information I provided for you in my
> >> previous reply, as it is likely that there is some form of warez (adware,
> >> spyware, parasite, Trojan) on your machine that is causing this behavior,
> >> and it may only be the beginning.
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Jan
> >> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
> >> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> >> that's why they're so contagious.
> >>
> >> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
> >> readers.
> >> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> >> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> I'm sorry,
> >>>
> >>> 1. Win XP Pro Service Pack 2
> >>> 2. It will do it on any program you have to type on it's like on a timer
> >>> of something? 20 sec it will go to the top of the text or the subject
> >>> line in IE.
> >>> 3. No cordless mouse but have not tried a new mouse.
> >>> 4. Not yet but will today.
> >>> 5. Just sitting not doing anything
> >>> 6. Don't know?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>
> >>> "Jan Il" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>>> Hi Broose :-)
> >>>>
> >>>> You don't give us much information to go on, or the version of Windows
> >>>> you are using. So, I will have to ask a couple of questions.
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. What version of WIndows are you using?
> >>>> 2. What program are you using when this happens?
> >>>> 3. Are you using a cordless mouse?
> >>>> 4. Have you tried switching to another mouse?
> >>>> 5. What are you doing when this happens? Typing? Scrolling? Nothing?
> >>>> 6. Are there any shortwave radio users in your area that you know of?
> >>>>
> >>>> Also...you may have scumware on your system along the lines of the
> >>>> Netbus Trojan
> >>>> http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/article.asp?id=453
> >>>>
> >>>> Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans,
> >>>> worms, etc. So even if you run it, and nothing shows up, it does not
> >>>> mean your system is clean. It takes a series of programs run under the
> >>>> right conditions to fully clean your machine. Also, some variants can
> >>>> continually repliate themselves if not properly removed. Follow the
> >>>> steps here:
> >>>>
> >>>> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
> >>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >>>>
> >>>> and...
> >>>>
> >>>> Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most
> >>>> important. Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be
> >>>> run in Normal mode.
> >>>>
> >>>> How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
> >>>> http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...-10227353.html
> >>>>
> >>>> Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
> >>>> important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below
> >>>> and allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
> >>>> AumHa HiJackThis Forum
> >>>> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
> >>>> to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
> >>>> necessary steps to clean your system.
> >>>> (Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums.
> >>>> Please follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your
> >>>> log deleted or ignored.
> >>>>
> >>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>
> >>>> Jan
> >>>> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
> >>>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> >>>> that's why they're so contagious.
> >>>>
> >>>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
> >>>> readers.
> >>>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> >>>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >>>>
> >>>>> When I am in IE every 20 seconds my cursor will jump to the subject
> >>>>> line. It will also jump around in other programs. I have tried another
> >>>>> keyboard, ran virus protection, spyware protection? Any ideas??
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>