Why is my cursor moving on its own Windows 10?
By Laura S. Harris
Sep 9, 2021
The touchpad is so sensitive sometimes that when you are typing, it registers movement and moves the mouse around. We can try changing the touchpad delay before the mouse click works. This will help the mouse pointer from moving accidentally when you are typing something.
How do you fix an erratic cursor?
Follow these steps to fix the erratic mouse issue using Mouse Acceleration:. Right click Start. Select Control Panel. Go to Hardware and Sound. Select Mouse. Choose Pointer Options tab. Uncheck Enhance pointer precision box to turn off Mouse Acceleration. Click Apply then click Ok. Check if the mouse works properly now.
Why is my mouse moving so fast?
If your pointer moves too fast or slow when you move your mouse or use your touchpad, you can adjust the pointer speed for these devices. ... Click on Mouse & Touchpad to open the panel. Adjust the Mouse Speed or Touchpad Speed slider until the pointer motion is comfortable for you.
Why does my cursor jump around on my HP laptop?
The cursor jumps or moves unexpectedly on the display when typing on the notebook. This extra movement is caused by the sensitivity of the touchpad. The sensitivity of the original touchpad driver cannot be adjusted or manually disabled.
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References
- https://appuals.com (Aug 8, 2018) Fix: Mouse Moving on Its Own on Windows 10 - Appuals.com
- https://answers.microsoft.com (Feb 15, 2020) Erratic mouse movement - Microsoft Community
- https://help.gnome.org (Sep 30, 2021) Adjust the speed of the mouse and touchpad
- https://support.hp.com (Sep 30, 2021) HP Notebook PCs - Touchpad Cursor Jumps While Typing