annoying keyboard input thing

[netmouse]

Thought I'd post this and see if anyone has advice.

Lately sometimes when I'm typing, the insertion point will suddenly change - generally to eight or more characters back from where I had initially started typing. This is especially annoying when I go to type a URL and hit enter and find I have magically typed something like

.comwww.yahoo

so, it's really annoying. I'm on a laptop (DELL inspiron 2500) running Windows XP. I've occassionally wondered if the touchscreen isn't to blame. But there doesn't appear to be a control panel on the touchscreen.

So, I thought I'd ask: Does anyone have an idea why this is happening, or how to stop it?

Comments

[mishamish.livejournal.com]

It's not. Go into the C-MOS set-up screen. I used to have that model, and I think it's there. If worse comes to worst, you can always open the case and unplug the touchpad. It's a bit EXTREME, but eh.

[shadowriderhope.livejournal.com]

Ooh, thanks, I'd always wondered how to do that. :) I *hate* touchpads (speaking as someone with RSI).

[mishamish.livejournal.com]

De nada. Nice bike, by the way. :-) I'm considering something similar for my next vehicle.