mouse cursor position in XP

[Jeff]

Is there a way to make the mouse cursor position follow where I am
typing?

I am using XP on a notebook. While typing, I will suddenly find that
what I am typing is suddenly jumped way above, apparently following
where my cursor remained the last time I used the touchpad. It can get
very annoying. It would be nice if the cursor did not stay put where I
last left it but instead moved and followed along as I type. Is there a
setting I can change for that to happen?

Thanks.

Jeff

 

[Guest]

Go to Control Panel/Mouse. In pointer options try hiding Mouse while typing.

 

[Paul Randall]

Does your mousepad have a small area along the right side and bottom for
scrolling? If so, perhaps your hand is occasionally touching this, causing
the scrollin action. There may be a way in control panel to turn off the
scrolling or you can learn to hold your hand higher.

-Paul Randall

 

[Jeff]

That's what I have been trying to do for quite some time. I'm also
playing with the "sensitivity" of the touch pad.

Jeff