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Mouse running away

I am having problems with my touch pad. The scroller is no longer working, and if I'm writing a message it will skip to where the cursor is, or make me go to a totally different page. I tried doing a driver update. It works but after 10 minutes it freezes up and I can't use the mouse! So is there a fix for this??

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  • catwoman1007 Mar 25, 2009

    Ok I just wanted to add that my computer is a compaq presario CQ60-214DX Notebook PC

  • catwoman1007 Mar 25, 2009

    I do not believe I have an eraserhead

  • catwoman1007 Mar 28, 2009

    I'm sorry I didn't mean to rate you innappropriate I just marked it wasn't helpful. I didn't mean to offend you.

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Does this model have both the touchpad AND the little eraser-head pointer affixed in the keyboard?

If so, wiggle the eraserhead pointer thoughout its entire range of motion several times. Don't be afraid of it.

No eraserhead?

Your touchpad is defective. Replace, or disable it in the bios and use an external touchpad or optical mouse. Get one that has a USB plug.

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  • Anonymous Mar 25, 2009

    How in God's name is this solution inappropriate? Take the thing to a certified Compaq Service Center, or call HP, and they are going to tell you the exact same thing....



    Good luck with that.



    Do you need more detailed instructions?

  • Anonymous Mar 26, 2009

    Mouse still running away?



    Get some D-Con or stomp it flat with your shoe.

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2009

    How about "thanks for trying", then? Inappropriate means just that: offensive. I have a hard time believing my answer was inappropriate. In fact, I find it even hard to believe that it "wasn't helpful".



    Please clue us in when you do get an "appropriate answer"...

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