Keyboard Cursor issue

• likeyou

  23 Feb 11, 16:19

  Hi Everybody

  I am using netbook.

  Each time when I type, the cursor will jump to other position.

  Why does that happen?

  I tried to type lowly, it is ok.

  And it quite frustrated esp the cursor jump to other place while u speed type.

  Please advice.

  Thanks and kindest regards.

   

• Nelstar

  23 Feb 11, 16:25

  Touchpad sensitivity? Take note also of the following keys that may be stucked:

  Home

  End

  PgUp

  PgDown

  Directional Keys

  Tab

  Enter

• likeyou

  23 Feb 11, 16:27

  Hi Nel, all the keys you mention looks fine. I dnt think it is atouchpad sensitivity. My netbook is not exp nor blanded.  A prolink netbook.

• Nelstar

  23 Feb 11, 16:34

  If the keys are not stuck, you are not using a mouse, perform a check for malware.

  You may try the following list of malware detection:

  MalwareBytes

  SuperAntiSpyware

  Combofix

  ThreatExpert

  Of course, the best is to understand exactly what is the list of startup process and try to type using OSK to see if the same problem can be replicated.

  If osk.exe (go to start > run and type osk and click ok, this is the windows onscreen keyboard) also having issues, most likely OS/malware.

  However, if OSK works fine, all directional keys etc are not stuck, touchpad turned off the keys still jump, then most likely is hardware fault. Cost of repairing a netbook may not be cost effective.

• ThunderFbolt

  23 Feb 11, 16:36

  might also be whenever you type you accidentally touch the mousepad. try just turning it off and getting a usb mouse to see if the situation still occurs. 

• likeyou

  23 Feb 11, 16:44

  Originally posted by Nelstar:

  If the keys are not stuck, you are not using a mouse, perform a check for malware.

  You may try the following list of malware detection:

  MalwareBytes

  SuperAntiSpyware

  Combofix

  ThreatExpert

  Of course, the best is to understand exactly what is the list of startup process and try to type using OSK to see if the same problem can be replicated.

  If osk.exe (go to start > run and type osk and click ok, this is the windows onscreen keyboard) also having issues, most likely OS/malware.

  However, if OSK works fine, all directional keys etc are not stuck, touchpad turned off the keys still jump, then most likely is hardware fault. Cost of repairing a netbook may not be cost effective.an

  Hi Nel, I dnt hv any anti virus software. I am using a mouse pad hook on usb. i am using osk n click on the screen and so far so good.....

• likeyou

  23 Feb 11, 16:46

  Originally posted by ThunderFbolt:

  might also be whenever you type you accidentally touch the mousepad. try just turning it off and getting a usb mouse to see if the situation still occurs. 

  
  hi Thunder, i am using a usb mouse.i am also typing out on osk.

• likeyou

  23 Feb 11, 16:49

  i am testing out without the usb mouse pad and typing in speed. So far the cursor did not jump into other places and cusor never move back a few letters.

  Seem like the usb mouse pad is the main source of problem.

• Nelstar

  23 Feb 11, 17:01

  Is there a feature to disable it? Some software vendor do bundle in some applications that can lower sensitivity, disabling with hotkey features.

  You might wanna explore.

• likeyou

  24 Feb 11, 08:51

  Originally posted by Nelstar:

  Is there a feature to disable it? Some software vendor do bundle in some applications that can lower sensitivity, disabling with hotkey features.

  You might wanna explore.

  
  Hi Nel, how to disabling hotkey features? Can teach me? Thanks very me? I hv unplugged the usb mouse and the cursor did move a few backwards. Sigh!

• Nelstar

  24 Feb 11, 09:57

  Try this:

  http://labnol.blogspot.com/2007/05/disable-touch-pad-of-your-laptop-avoid.html

  Note: Change BIOS settings only if you are confident. BIOS settings can affect hardware performance.

• kenn3th

  25 Feb 11, 08:58

  Not too sure if your netbook has an FN key, check if it has and if there's an option on the F1 to 12 keys  to disable the touchpad

• likeyou

  25 Feb 11, 09:06

  Originally posted by kenn3th:

  Not too sure if your netbook has an FN key, check if it has and if there's an option on the F1 to 12 keys  to disable the touchpad

  
  Hi Ken, yes there is a FN key at the left hand side (below) keyboard.

  I am not sure where is the option F1 to F12 to disable the touchpad. What is the picture like?

  Thanks for your help.

   

• likeyou

  25 Feb 11, 09:06

  Originally posted by Nelstar:

  Try this:

  http://labnol.blogspot.com/2007/05/disable-touch-pad-of-your-laptop-avoid.html

  Note: Change BIOS settings only if you are confident. BIOS settings can affect hardware performance.

  
  Hi Nel, wow...this is difficult for me to understand.

• kenn3th

  25 Feb 11, 09:58

  Originally posted by likeyou:

  
  Hi Ken, yes there is a FN key at the left hand side (below) keyboard.

  I am not sure where is the option F1 to F12 to disable the touchpad. What is the picture like?

  Thanks for your help.

   

  found this online:

  

  too sensitive is better than not sensitive imo.. :D go to prolink's website and search for an updated touchpad driver.. normally if there are numerous complaints over over sensitivitiy the manufacturer will relase a fix in an updated driver. 

• likeyou

  16 Mar 11, 09:10

  Hi Ken, ok, will try this and will go prolink web to check.

  Recently I bought a  usb keyboard cost $14 (A1PRO) plug into the netbook. And the problem solved.....but then I will unplug and try out your method.

  Thanks ya for your help espcially the pic you post FN + F7 key.