My mouse jumps,sometimes?!?

[hauntedscientist]

Hi! all

since the past 3 weeks,after i shifted the computer to the new table and re-plugged all the cables in,,,i c that when i am using the mouse,after every few minutes,,it kind of jumps to the upper right corner or left or sometimes lower left corner???

pls help, i hope thers no cat in my pc!

[27]

Which mouse is this?

I think it's optical and possibly wireless.

[hauntedscientist]

hi! yall

yes, it is optical,,,but its NOT wirless.
its almost brand new,used 1year,that to home use by me only!

thnks

[EXreaction]

It is probably from the surface of the table...on my desk, the optical I bought a few years ago never worked...because of the wood grain on it...try a ball mouse, and see if you have the same problem...just to make sure...

[SeanC]

This happens with opticals from time-to-time. Especially Microsoft mice. My work uses them and I've had 3 different models that all did it. The one I have now does it too.

It doesn't matter what type of mouse pad or surface I use so it's something with how the laser is tracking I guess.

I just have to live with it.

[27]

The distance between the mouse and surface varies. Put the mouse on a flat (not shiny) book or mouse pad and it'll change your life.

[JPMiller]

updating to the latest Intellipoint drivers often fixes this too...
surface is very important as well

[hauntedscientist]

thnks, for the info.

by the way, how do u update mouse drivers. can someone pls let me knw or be kind enough to write the steps.thnks

[27]

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Originally Posted by hauntedscientist

thnks, for the info.

by the way, how do u update mouse drivers. can someone pls let me knw or be kind enough to write the steps.thnks

Go to the Manufacturer's website
Look for the mouse (maybe in the drivers/support section)
Download the latest drivers
Install them
Bob's yer uncle.

[JPMiller]

What brand /model mouse is this?