PC inserts characters into various fields and opens applications

[bags]

Using XP Pro - After downloading SP3 and lasted security upgrade and recently
started using a Belkin wireless mouse my PC randomly inserts characters
wherever the cursor is. It also manages to open applications when idle. When
I return, I find multiple calculators open, Win Media Player, 'Search
Results', Adobe Photo Deluxe, Outlook (I never use Outlook - Outlook Express
is my mail handler). If I leave Google open it inserts random numbers &
letters into the search box!! If I log off it does the same to the login box
(but of course doesn't manage to log on). Today (for the first time) it
went into hibernation whilst I was getting to the Microsoft site to write
this!!! Using Trend Micro PCillin AV. Bloody PC has a mind of its own.
Anyone have any iseas? May be the mouse at fault?? thanks.

 

[Elmo]

Using XP Pro - After downloading SP3 and latest security upgrade and recently
started using a Belkin wireless mouse, my PC randomly inserts characters
wherever the cursor is. It also manages to open applications when idle. When
I return, I find multiple calculators open, Win Media Player, 'Search
Results', Adobe Photo Deluxe, Outlook (I never use Outlook - Outlook Express
is my mail handler). If I leave Google open it inserts random numbers &
letters into the search box!! If I log off it does the same to the login box
(but of course doesn't manage to log on). Today (for the first time) it
went into hibernation whilst I was getting to the Microsoft site to write
this!!! Using Trend Micro PCillin AV. Bloody PC has a mind of its own.
Anyone have any ideas? Maybe the mouse at fault?? thanks.

Try changing the channel on the mouse. This is usually done by pressing
the button on the bottom of the sending unit and the mouse. They should
renegotiate and find another channel.

If this doesn't help, make sure no transformers, power packs, etc., are
near the sending unit; move it away from the monitor too. If the
problem goes away with a wired mouse, that makes it more likely that
stray signals are the cause. Is there a wireless keyboard too?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

1. Make certain that the mouse receiver isn't anywhere near anything
electrical (e.g., router; monitor; desklamp, especially).

2. If no joy, does the behavior persist with a wired mouse?

 

[bags]

Thanks Joe - No wireless keyboard, only the mouse. Have reset it so will
evaluate it over the next day or so. Have also moved the sending unit as far
away from any other electrical device as posssible (but limited to 1.2metre
cord length). If no joy will plug in the old one or buy a new cordless.
Greatly appreciate your advice.

 

[bags]

Thanks Robear - see also my reply to Elmo - have followed all suggestions so
we will 'suck it & see' as they say over the next 24 hrs. ! It's a pretty
old cordless mouse so may not have the shielding / smarts etc of a newer one
- may be time for upgrade. Very much appreciate your help.