Cursor/mouse

[yelllowfox]

why does the cursor on my desk top move around without my touching anything, such as my mouse, its scary.

[hc4361]

Is your mouse wired or wireless?

[yelllowfox]

ok, bear with me, as this old lady is considering what you have asked, well, i have a mouse plugged into the side of this computer which i operate with clicks, i cannot use the pure finger control at the bottom, underneath the keyboard because of problems with my old fin gers, does that make sense?

[Just-Jude]

Do you have cat in the house?

[yelllowfox]

I do not apreciate your joke. this to me was a serious question, i do not understand much about the computor, just grateful i still have the old brains to work it,......again, why does the cursor move around the screen with no instructions from me.....joke with somebody younger....you hurt me a lot.

[ukbod2015]

I think your mouse needs a clean

[johnny37]

is the mouse sitting on a sloping surface? it may move slightly on its own giving the impression the cursor is moving.

[Old_Geezer]

Might be a dodgy wire connection.

Is there a second cursor control, mouse or pad maybe that may be being nudged ? I think that may be what you mean by "pure finger control" if not switched off those things can be accidentally touched.

[ukbod2015]

You can get a replacement mouse for £2.99.

[yelllowfox]

thank you at last for sensible answers, ....i dont know how to go about cleaning a mouse, but i will find out....sorry to be a nuisance, i doubt i will use this site very often, if people make fun of old people who are trying their hardest to keep up with technology, and need advice.

[Mamyalynne]

I'm sure no harm was intended.

May I ask - is it a lap top you have? Those touch pads can be very sensitive if it is still enabled despite you using a separate mouse.

[yelllowfox]

i have a laptop, with a mouse plugged into the side. the finger controls...i have never touched the whole time i have had this computor. they are at the bottom of the keyboard....i cannot work them. so thank you for answering, now i can see that some people take me seriously, i will come back, but for now, thanks to all with the sensible answers.

[Mamyalynne]

There are some very helpful and knowledgeable technical helpers here (not me) any casual remarks are not meant in a nasty way.

[tamborine]

To clean a mouse:

1.remove the ball under the mouse
2. Rinse ball in dish washing soap & dry
3. Remove fluff etc in mouse
4. Replace ball.

What Operating System are you on? Windows 7 or 8?

[Old_Geezer]

The pads are easily touched accidentally whilst using the keyboard. Siting them under the keyboard is, in my opinion, a design flaw. Ensure the pad is disabled before doing anything more dramatic.

[AlwaysConfused]

you need to turn the touchpad off if you are using a plug in mouse, as the touchpad can be very sensitive. If you are not used to computers, this can be a bit tricky - but can be done in the control panel/settings. I'm sure someone can walk you through if needs be

[whirlyhurly]

Not to worry Yellowfox, I too am a "silver surfer" and hesitate to ask questions regarding technology. And yes my cursor or little arrow as I call it also has a life of it's own, and I have never used a mouse. Ah well plod on regardless !

[tamborine]

Try this to disable mousepad

https://youtu.be/4d3vhi3gvL4

[yelllowfox]

thank you all ....im happy again.