Q: mouse moves on its own

userloser87 wrote:

 

hey,

 

does anyone have the same problem?

NOPE!

my mouse on the screen moves on its own and presses random buttons:( so annoying

I haven't had this computer even a year and its giving me a problem.

I use logitec wireless mouse. is there anything i need to set up in the preferences?

Did you go into its Preferences and/or Control Panel & check?

thank you

Does it happen with an Apple mouse?   Have you contacted Logitec customer support and/or posted in their forums?

Have you read for possible solutions over in the "More Like This" thread over here?----------------------->

There are several possible causes for this issue. Take each of the following steps until it's resolved.

1. Follow the instructions in this support article.

2. Open the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences and check for unknown or forgotten input devices. Disconnect any USB input devices that you aren't using.

3. Boot in safe mode and test, preferably without launching any third-party applications. If you don't have the problem in safe mode, but it comes back when you reboot as usual, stop here and post your results. If you can't boot in safe mode, do the same. If you booted in safe mode and there was no change, go on to the next step.

4. Reset the System Management Controller.

5. If you're using a Bluetooth trackpad, investigate potential sources of interference, including USB 3 devices.

6. A swollen battery in a MacBook Pro or Air can impinge on the trackpad from below and cause erratic behavior. If you have trouble clicking the trackpad, this is likely the reason. The battery must be replaced.

7. There's a report that a (possibly defective) Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter can cause the built in trackpad of a MacBook to  behave erratically. If you're using such an adapter, disconnect it and test.

8. There's also a report of erratic cursor movements caused by an external display that was connected but not turned on.

9. If none of the above applies, or if you have another reason to think your computer is being remotely controlled, remove it from the network by turning off Wi-Fi (or your Wi-Fi access point), disconnecting from a Bluetooth network link, and unplugging the Ethernet cable or USB modem, whichever is applicable. If the cursor movements stop at once, you should suspect an intrusion.

10. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.

I am having a similar issue with my wireless Apple mouse and I have done all that was posted with no luck.  When I am typing a post in FB, my mouse positions itself way to the right in the search for friends field.  Any suggestions on what the problem is?

I Tried the safe mode and its not happening anymore!

thanks a lot!!!