AboutShot Expertise I can answer most questions concerning Microsoft operating systems from DOS through Windows 2003. Hardware or software questions welcome. This is what I do for a living, and I love it! So instead of giving extra to Uncle Sam, I decided to give a little for free. Fire away!
Experience I have been working with computers for over 20 years, currently hold a full time job as a Network Administrator for large financial institution, and run my own PC/Network consulting company since 1998.
Education/Credentials Microsoft Certified;
Novell Certified;
Comptia A Certified;
IBM Certified Business Partner in Desktops/Laptops/Servers;
HP Certified Technician Desktops/Laptops/Servers;
Toshiba Authorized Service Technician;
Question When typing text (word document, e-mail, etc) the cursor will suddenly jump to a random location in the text. I cannot complete two sentences without having to relocate the cursor and delete what was inadvertantly inserted in previously typed text. What causes this and what can be done to fix it?
Answer Hi Kathy, usually this is a mouse problem. It moves itself where ever it wants and clicks by itself. But normally that happens not just in text docs.
Sometimes it can be fixed by updating the drivers for your trackpoint device. You can also try deleting the device through device manager and letting Windows reinstall it.
If that doesn't work, the device may be faulty. Best bet there is to have a shop look at it, or, if your really good with those things, you can usually find new ones pretty reasonable online.
