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Old 03-24-2006, 03:58 PM
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Ditto

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My Mom's computer has the same problem (the pointer suddenly diving into the corner).

We just re-connected the peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) after putting down a new floor in that room. It didn't used to happen so I'm guessing we re-attached something incorrectly or maybe something reset after taking it apart?

EDIT:
On another forum it was suggested that if you use an optical/laser mouse with a semi-gloss or "shiny" pad, the laser is often reflected incorrectly, causing behavior such as that described. I know that that fits my setup exactly (don't know about you) , I'll change it when I get down there.

2nd EDIT:
It WAS the pad. Took it out completely and everything is fine.
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