How Do I Fix a Jumping Cursor

Juliet68

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I need help with my cursor jumping from the typing spot where it should be to a location inside an already typed sentence. I'm not sure if this is an HP laptop problem or microsoft's program. Anyone know of a solution to fix this?

Thank you.
 

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    Logitech wireless w/USB Connect Mouse
Usually a jumping cursor is from your thumb brushing against the trackpad while you are typing. There may be a setting in the trackpad configuration for this, on my system it is called "TP rejection". It disables the trackpad while you are typing.
 

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Usually a jumping cursor is from your thumb brushing against the trackpad while you are typing. There may be a setting in the trackpad configuration for this, on my system it is called "TP rejection". It disables the trackpad while you are typing.

Thank you for your reply. Not knowing what a trackpad is, did some research instead of asking what probably would have been a 'dumb' question. I learned that trackpad is another name for touchpad. I was able to find the info for disabling. I will give it a try and let you know if it worked or not. However, I'm using a mouse and thought the touchpad was already disabled. It seems to be disabled because the touchpad doesn't respond when I roll my thumb on it......so I'm a little confused but I'll still try the fix and see what happens.
 

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    HP Pavilion 17-e040us
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    Logitech wireless w/USB Connect Mouse
Hi Juliet

One problem I have found is that the mouse pad can sometimes cause a cursor to jump about. Perhaps try another one? I have found that a matt black, non-shiny one to be least likely to cause such problems. Of course it may be something else that is causing the issue. ;)
 

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If you still have the problem try another mouse.
 

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Usually a jumping cursor is from your thumb brushing against the trackpad while you are typing. There may be a setting in the trackpad configuration for this, on my system it is called "TP rejection". It disables the trackpad while you are typing.

Mikey, I think I fixed my problem. I found the solution in the Control panel by clicking on the "Disable" button for the touchpad as well as unchecking "hide pointer while typing" for the mouse. You pointed me in the right direction to enabled me to find the solution. Thanks, again.

I'd be more than happy to post the instructions for each if you like.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 17-e040us
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless w/USB Connect Mouse
Usually a jumping cursor is from your thumb brushing against the trackpad while you are typing. There may be a setting in the trackpad configuration for this, on my system it is called "TP rejection". It disables the trackpad while you are typing.

Mikey, I think I fixed my problem. I found the solution in the Control panel by clicking on the "Disable" button for the touchpad as well as unchecking "hide pointer while typing" for the mouse. You pointed me in the right direction to enabled me to find the solution. Thanks, again.

I'd be more than happy to post the instructions for each if you like.

I'm glad you were able to fix it! Yes, posting instructions on your fix may help someone else in the future with the same issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Usually a jumping cursor is from your thumb brushing against the trackpad while you are typing. There may be a setting in the trackpad configuration for this, on my system it is called "TP rejection". It disables the trackpad while you are typing.

Mikey, I think I fixed my problem. I found the solution in the Control panel by clicking on the "Disable" button for the touchpad as well as unchecking "hide pointer while typing" for the mouse. You pointed me in the right direction to enabled me to find the solution. Thanks, again.

I'd be more than happy to post the instructions for each if you like.

I'm glad you were able to fix it! Yes, posting instructions on your fix may help someone else in the future with the same issue.

I was abled to disable the touchpad......"abled to disable":rolleyes::roflmao: However, when you shut down the labtop, it automatically reverses back to "enable"???? I did make changes again this morning that involves another setting. If this new setting keeps it disabled after shutting down, I will include the additional info but if it doesn't I'll post the current instructions even though it doesn't maintain the disable feature.
 

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  • OS
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    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 17-e040us
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless w/USB Connect Mouse
Hi there
some of the generic synaptic drivers have an option to disable the touchpad - another option is to have the synaptics app on the system bar (normally on the right bottom of the screen). Then at boot simply disable it.

In all the years of using laptops I've NEVER found the touch pad to be anything other than a major irritant. Why they even HAVE them is beyond me. - The only one I found even a teeny weeny bit useful was the old IBM thinkpads (pre Lenovo takeover) where they had a little red matchstick size thing on the keyboard.

BTW if you use any Linux distros you can also disable the touch pad too with command sudo synclient TouchpadOff=1

Cheers
jimbo
 

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In all the years of using laptops I've NEVER found the touch pad to be anything other than a major irritant. Why they even HAVE them is beyond me. - The only one I found even a teeny weeny bit useful was the old IBM thinkpads (pre Lenovo takeover) where they had a little red matchstick size thing on the keyboard....

Cheers
jimbo

I too never used a touchpad until I bought my current laptop. I thought I'd give it a try before I hooked up my trusty old mouse - it would be nice to have one less piece of hardware to deal with.

Now I have to say I could never go back. Whenever I have to use my wifey's computer w/ mouse it feels clunky. I instantly miss things like two finger scrolling and three finger tap to open links in a new tab. The only thing that's a little clunky is click and drag, but I am willing to put up with it to get the rest.
 

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    6 GB
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    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
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Hi there.

Each to his own - but cutting and pasting chunks of text IMO is STILL far more easily done with a mouse than any other piece of hardware I've seen.

People have been looking for over 40 years for alternative hardware to the humble mouse -- they still haven't found it yet - even with Touch devices a mouse is still KING for cutting / pasting. On some laptops too you need hands the size of a STEAM SHOVEL to manipulate the touchpad comfortably. I'm afraid it will be a long time - if ever - before I give up using a mouse.

(I have read about in the IBM labs and at Ms there is some way they are thinking of using EYE / Retinal movement for this purpose --now that could work very well. I believe the Scientist Stephen Hawking uses some sort of retinal device to manipulate his computer and communicate -- but that is a very specialized application for severely disabled persons. The hardware would have to get a lot cheaper and less bulky before it filters down to consumers - but I'm sure it will in future. Would be great when trying to use a laptop in a plane in crowded cattle class seats though).

Cheers
jimbo
 

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Mikey, I think I fixed my problem. I found the solution in the Control panel by clicking on the "Disable" button for the touchpad as well as unchecking "hide pointer while typing" for the mouse. You pointed me in the right direction to enabled me to find the solution. Thanks, again.

I'd be more than happy to post the instructions for each if you like.

I'm glad you were able to fix it! Yes, posting instructions on your fix may help someone else in the future with the same issue.

I was abled to disable the touchpad......"abled to disable":rolleyes::roflmao: However, when you shut down the labtop, it automatically reverses back to "enable"???? I did make changes again this morning that involves another setting. If this new setting keeps it disabled after shutting down, I will include the additional info but if it doesn't I'll post the current instructions even though it doesn't maintain the disable feature.

Mikey, well nothing worked....not only is it disabled after shutdown, it also disables when it goes to sleep. You would think that when you disable a feature it would stay disabled! If it's not going to stay disabled, you would think Microsoft would advise you of it.....but no, let's make difficult for the user. I see another post below yours re another possible fix, so I'm going to have it a try. Thanks for your help.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
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    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 17-e040us
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless w/USB Connect Mouse
Hi there
some of the generic synaptic drivers have an option to disable the touchpad - another option is to have the synaptics app on the system bar (normally on the right bottom of the screen). Then at boot simply disable it.

In all the years of using laptops I've NEVER found the touch pad to be anything other than a major irritant. Why they even HAVE them is beyond me. - The only one I found even a teeny weeny bit useful was the old IBM thinkpads (pre Lenovo takeover) where they had a little red matchstick size thing on the keyboard.

BTW if you use any Linux distros you can also disable the touch pad too with command sudo synclient TouchpadOff=1

Cheers
jimbo

Hi Jimbo, thanks for your suggestions. I did check the drivers and it said all is well, all up-to-date. I have no idea how to proceed putting an app on the system bar and don't even know what a system bar is. I have no icon on the taskbar for such a thing either.
And, one more thing, I have no idea what a Linux distro is either. I know nothing about technical/technology programs of computers. If any of your suggestions is somewhat technically confusing and would take a lot of your time to explain, please don't bother. I'll try the route of placing an index card over the touchpad and hope that helps even though I don't touch the bar while typing. Oh, and I read an article saying that this problem has been around for quite a few years.........so I guess Microsoft engineers can't fix the jumping cursor either!! Thanks for your help. BTW, there is no way in heaven that I would use the touchpad over the mouse!!!!!! Microsoft can keep their touchpad!
 

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  • OS
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    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 17-e040us
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless w/USB Connect Mouse
With being frustrated about this whole situation, I mistakenly put the blame on Microsoft.....I apologize to the members here who work for Microsoft. The blame goes directly to HP!
 

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