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Q: I have a old MacBook (2011) while typing it highlights as if it will be deleted and then freezes so I can't click to get out of that mode.  Also my cursor seems out of control.

My cursor seems out of control.  It jumps spaces back when typing and in middle of previous words.  Also just today, while typing the words are highlighted in blue as a delete mode. Cannot click  out of the mode and everything freezes on me.  I have to turn machine off to start again.

iOS 4.1, MacOSX

Posted on Apr 20, 2016 12:01 PM

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  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Apr 20, 2016 1:30 PM in response to BonniefromStudio3
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    Apr 20, 2016 1:30 PM in response to BonniefromStudio3

    Does this occur in a browser, if so which browser?

    If this is the case, there may adware or other issue involved.

     

    Adware Removal Guide:

    http://www.thesafemac.com/arg/

     

    This covers an issue where underlined words and odd things can happen:

    http://www.reedcorner.net/eliminating-browser-redirects-and-advertisements/

     

    Sometimes, a browser extension or other accidental download

    of a disruptive factor can play havoc; usually not in another app

    than the browser. This is vaguely referred to as adware.

     

    • Stop pop-up ads and adware in Safari - Apple Support

     

    If the issue occurs with the internet turned off and in a non-internet

    application, or in a second user account than the first one that had

    exhibited the problem, then it may be seen as system wide. At that

    point the problem may be hardware. The keyboard and trackpad

    can have issues, if the internal battery has expanded enough to push

    up on the inside of the case and affect keyboard functions.

     

    The computer could be inspected and suggestions made as to what

    else to try, if you contact an Apple Store to set an appointment for a

    genius person to look into it. Or see about taking the unit to an Apple

    authorized service provider to have the hardware tested.

     

     

    Troubleshooting this at home includes checking for adware or other

    malcontents that a browser may acquire while online; you could see

    how Etrecheck can generate a report and offer suggestion on how to

    deal with certain symptoms clues in report: http://etrecheck.com/#about

     

    Not sure which of the afflictions your Mac may have acquired, or when

    the symptoms appear; since you don't specify. The above may help.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!