Curious Quivering Cursor

C

CWLee

I'm using Windows 2000/Pro. Now and then, with my hand no
where near the mouse, the cursor moves back and forth on the
screen, sometimes in a smooth sweep, other times in a jumpy
mode.

Any idea what causes this? Does it forecast a problem to
appear one of these days? It doesn't bother me, and I can
easily live with it, but I worry that it is a hint I should
do something similar to changing the oil in my car.

Thanks.

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J

Jud

CWLee said:
I'm using Windows 2000/Pro. Now and then, with my hand no
where near the mouse, the cursor moves back and forth on the
screen, sometimes in a smooth sweep, other times in a jumpy
mode.

Any idea what causes this? Does it forecast a problem to
appear one of these days? It doesn't bother me, and I can
easily live with it, but I worry that it is a hint I should
do something similar to changing the oil in my car.

Thanks.

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CWLee
Former slayer of dragons; practice now limited to sacred
cows. Believing we should hire for quality, not quotas, and
promote for performance, not preferences.


Try changing your mouse,
Jud
 
A

aD

CWLee said:
I'm using Windows 2000/Pro. Now and then, with my hand no
where near the mouse, the cursor moves back and forth on the
screen, sometimes in a smooth sweep, other times in a jumpy
mode.

Any idea what causes this? Does it forecast a problem to
appear one of these days? It doesn't bother me, and I can
easily live with it, but I worry that it is a hint I should
do something similar to changing the oil in my car.

Thanks.

I've had mouse problems when direct sunlight was shining on the mouse - it
confuses the infared signals inside that detect roller movement. That's
assuming it's not a ball-less mouse!

It could also be a damaged cable or plug, so as a previous poster mentioned
try switching the mouse.


aD
 

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