Windows XP cursor skipping

[Ann]

I had to dump and reload my computer last week and reinstalled Windows XP 5.1
and all the updates from the Windows site.
I now have a problem with the cursor when typing in any program, even the
google search bar and this message.
It appears that when I hit the 'e' or 'a' key, the cursor will skip to a
previous line and continue typing. It doesn't happen with every strike of
these keys, but enough to make me crazy!
I am grateful for any suggestions you may have on fixing this. Please be
clear on any instructions...not a beginner, but not advanced either.
Thank you
Ann

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

It is very likely that your keyboard is failing. It might just be dirty. Turn
it over and wack it on the back a few times.
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"Ann" wrote:

> I had to dump and reload my computer last week and reinstalled Windows XP 5.1
> and all the updates from the Windows site.
> I now have a problem with the cursor when typing in any program, even the
> google search bar and this message.
> It appears that when I hit the 'e' or 'a' key, the cursor will skip to a
> previous line and continue typing. It doesn't happen with every strike of
> these keys, but enough to make me crazy!
> I am grateful for any suggestions you may have on fixing this. Please be
> clear on any instructions...not a beginner, but not advanced either.
> Thank you
> Ann

 

[Kallanis]

Hi Ann,

Are you a laptop or desktop user? If you're a laptop user, have you tested
it with an external keyboard?
Have you tried a different PS2 or USB port?
Have you tested the "A" and "E" keys with a different board?
Do you have the most up-to-date drivers for your hardware from the
manufacturer website?

Hop this gives you a couple things to think about

"Ann" wrote:

> I had to dump and reload my computer last week and reinstalled Windows XP 5.1
> and all the updates from the Windows site.
> I now have a problem with the cursor when typing in any program, even the
> google search bar and this message.
> It appears that when I hit the 'e' or 'a' key, the cursor will skip to a
> previous line and continue typing. It doesn't happen with every strike of
> these keys, but enough to make me crazy!
> I am grateful for any suggestions you may have on fixing this. Please be
> clear on any instructions...not a beginner, but not advanced either.
> Thank you
> Ann