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Shaun
02-07-2008, 04:07 PM
This isn't so much to do with TiBB - but I've no idea what to do about it and it's REALLY stressing me out.

When using programs such as Firefox, iTunes, MSN...which have windows open with scrollbars on the right-hand side, the page keeps jerking up and down randomly even though I'm not using the scroll-thing on my mouse.

I've checked for viruses and there's nothing there...but I dunno what to do :conf2:
Xander
02-07-2008, 04:37 PM
I had a similar problem, I think its because sometimes the mous/touch pad becomes sensitve?
I don't have a clue really, it suddenly stopped. Sorry for not being much help. What about reinstalling them?
Tom
02-07-2008, 06:32 PM
How long has it been happening and have you installed something lately and it could be that?

Try restoring your computer to about a month ago.
Shaun
02-07-2008, 11:53 PM
It's stopped, seemingly. I changed the mouse settings so that I can't auto-scroll and use the smooth-scroll instead.

Thanks though for the help! :)
Rocko
02-07-2008, 11:57 PM
It happens with my touchpad but not with my mouse
Sticks
03-07-2008, 07:43 AM
This is why I installed a mouse on my laptop instead of using the touch pad.
Shaun
03-07-2008, 02:02 PM
Grrrrr. It's back again.
MarkWaldorf
03-07-2008, 03:03 PM
Oh god, I hate it when computers **** up. My taskbar keeps disapearing. SO annoying.
Shaun
15-07-2008, 12:12 PM
SOMEONE FIND ME A ****ING ANSWER BEFORE I KILL SOMEONE OR SOMETHING.
Lauren
15-07-2008, 12:13 PM
LOL Shaun, give me a sec... I remember a similar thread on another forum I'm on and people gave possible solutions that might help you... I'll go findy.

Edit: Think the OP deleted it, cos I can't find it anywhere.

Sooo, I only remember one possible solution.
On firefox.

Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> (General tab) -> Then either tick/untick 'Use smooth scrolling'.
Lauren
15-07-2008, 12:46 PM
Found it!! http://www.**********************/showthread.php?t=617051

Not sure if it will give you the right solution, but could help? :puzzled:
Callum
15-07-2008, 01:24 PM
I get this also! It's so annoying when it happens, I always think I've got a virus. Vista is a pain because sometimes the clock on the taskbar just freezes and I hover over it and the taskbar disappears.
MrGaryy
15-07-2008, 02:08 PM
Oh I get something similar to this! It's very annoying, also when I get it it usually comes with this thing that EVERY time I click on something even on a tool bar it opens a new window!:cloud:
Shaun
15-07-2008, 07:59 PM
None of those work, Lauren :sad:

Thanks for trying though. There's nothing wrong with the up/down keys...or the mouse really. It stops doing the annoying-scrolling once the mouse-cursor is not in the window. So it's obviously a software problem.
Axiom
15-07-2008, 08:06 PM
If you have a laser mouse, then it might be oversensitive to something that you have left nearby
Red Moon
15-07-2008, 08:10 PM
It's static electricity that is building up in your body. When you earth yourself the problem will go away and comes back again as you recharge.

I had the same problem here, it's the way the touchpads on laptops work.

Saying that it never happens to the macbook, just the Windows Machines. My £350 cheap PC did it until it was stolen and £850 replacement does the same.

What I do is go and touch the radiator now and again.

By the way fiddling with the windows touchpad settings didn't help at all and sometimes made thing worse.

Solution - throw it out the window and buy a macbook.
Sticks
15-07-2008, 08:25 PM
Or do what I do, and not use the touch pad and fit a mouse. Mine plugs in via a USB port at the back
Red Moon
15-07-2008, 08:38 PM
These are cheaper (they only cost £4) and you can still use the PC while on the bed.....
http://www.stuff-uk.net/images/M/0A8C5735-6A60-4E42-936C-FEDEF712B12C.jpg
Only one problem is that they aren't very fashionable.
Shaun
16-07-2008, 01:31 AM
I don't have a touchpad, it's a mouse :tongue:
MrGaryy
18-07-2008, 12:17 AM
Originally posted by Red Moon
It's static electricity that is building up in your body. When you earth yourself the problem will go away and comes back again as you recharge.

I had the same problem here, it's the way the touchpads on laptops work.

Saying that it never happens to the macbook, just the Windows Machines. My £350 cheap PC did it until it was stolen and £850 replacement does the same.

What I do is go and touch the radiator now and again.

By the way fiddling with the windows touchpad settings didn't help at all and sometimes made thing worse.

Solution - throw it out the window and buy a macbook.

I'm not sure if you wanted to help or just tell everyone that you have an £850 laptop!:whistle: