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Why does my mouse pointer get stuck in one place while working on my PC?

Why does my mouse pointer get stuck in one place for a few seconds while working on my PC? Is it a memory problem, if so how to rectify it?

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nurdee1 says: Jan 24, 2012. 5:34 AM

I am posting this as an "answer" instead of a "reply" so try to select it as best answer. It isn't my answer but it is stilll from me. Tell me if this works.

foxwoodfarm says: Jan 20, 2012. 3:49 PM

I have the same or a similar problem. My mouse pointer freezes but the entire computer is also frozen, none of the keys work and I have to turn it off and back on. I hope someone on this site can hel[ us both

Jerry

nurdee1 in reply to foxwoodfarmJan 20, 2012. 5:43 PM

I think your problem is probablly entirely diferent from the problem that is being asked in this question. Your problem is probablly being caused by one of these things:

1: Your computer is being slowed down by malware. Malware includes viruses, worms, trojans, and scareware. It is basically a piece of software that is installed without your knowledge and causes trouble on your computer. The best way to take care of this is to put an antivirus on your computer. an antivirus can catch the malware before it installs itself on your computer. However, if you already have malware it is a little to late. What you can do now is to download a free program that will scan for and remove any malware that is on your computer. I would recomend these two.

Malwarebytes
Spybot Search and Destroy

Do a google search on these and you will find them very easily. Here are a couple antivirus programs that you can install on your computer to prevent this from happening again.

AVG
Avast

2: Second posibillity, your computers internals are overheating. Unless you are pretty good at computer dissasembly I would recommend that you take this to a computer repair shop to have this problem fixed. If you are good at computer dissasembly then reply to this and tell me that you can dissasemble a computer and I will walk you through that.

3: Third possibility, your computer is to old and has to much stuff loaded on it. Sometimes people try to load to much software on to old of a computer. This can be remedied by going to Start>Control Pannel>Add and Remove Programs and tell it to remove any programs that you aren't using. Make sure you know what you are removing so that you don't remove important parts of windows.

I hope this helps feel free to ask any more questions.

Dipankar (author) in reply to nurdee1Jan 23, 2012. 1:59 PM

Why is the "Select as Best Answer" has not come below the answer of nurdee1
as HIS IS THE BEST ANSWER. on Jan 20, 2012. 5:43 PM.

nurdee1 in reply to DipankarJan 24, 2012. 5:30 AM

I am not sure why this is. It may be that mine can't be selected because I posted by replying to other peoples answers. I will post an "answer" on your question in a few minutes so see if you can select it as best answer.

framistan in reply to nurdee1Jan 21, 2012. 1:50 PM

My computer was freezing and mouse pointer stopping and scroll wheel wasnt working. i tried a new mouse, but no luck. I took your advice and loaded spybot from 2cows website and it was FREE! My computer is working GREAT again. Glad i read your post. Thanks.

Dipankar (author) in reply to nurdee1Jan 21, 2012. 4:37 AM

My mouse is an old fashion wire one, which is running fine, Occasionally I open and clean my mouse.
I have always been using Avira anti virus, it has web guard active.
When it get's stuck I press the window key a number of time's and the mouse works normally making a beep sound.
There is no overheating of the processor. My HD is 80GB.- 1GB RAM - Processor-AMD 1470 Mhz.
My PC is very fast and I work on Photo-shop which requires a lot of memory.
I feel that the mouse is getting stuck by malware.
A complete scan does not show a single virus.
May be I should FORMAT the C Drive and reload.
Yes I can disassemble computer.

nurdee1 in reply to DipankarJan 21, 2012. 5:38 AM

I would sugest that you just get another mouse and try it before you do anything drastic. A new mouse will probably only cost about ten dollars and may fix your problem if it doesn't then your only out ten dollars and you have a spare mouse. Let me know if a new mouse changes anything.

Dipankar (author) in reply to nurdee1Jan 21, 2012. 2:14 PM

I have already tried with another mouse same problem...............

nurdee1 in reply to DipankarJan 21, 2012. 4:27 PM

Well then I would download malwarebytes and spybot and run them both. If they don't find anything then you may have to reload your computer. Before you reload make sure you have all the disks you need and that you have backed up all your data.

Good Luck

Dipankar (author) in reply to nurdee1Jan 23, 2012. 4:53 AM

Thanks Pal, malware was the culprit.
Problem solved.

nurdee1 in reply to DipankarJan 23, 2012. 5:59 AM

Great that is wonderfull usually it is better trying the easy things like antimalware programs before the herd things like reloading. This is particularly true with some of the newer branded computers where the manufacturer doesn't send you the disks you need for reloading. Glad your working now.

P.S. Don't forget to amark this question as answered.

Vyger in reply to foxwoodfarmJan 20, 2012. 4:18 PM

That sounds llike a whole different problem and possibly/probably not mouse related. Post it as a question with some more basic info and we might be able to help.

Dipankar (author) says: Jan 23, 2012. 4:59 AM

This is to Instructables.com
Why is the "Select as Best Answer" has not come below the answer of nurdee1
as HIS IS THE BEST ANSWER. on Jan 20, 2012. 5:43 PM.

WWC says: Jan 23, 2012. 1:17 AM

You are using a USB or PS2 mouse? I can not actually give an exact answer, i might be able to narrow the problem down. I to have had this problem many times and i have discovered it only happens to me with a PS2 mouse. The USB mouse seems to be able to bypass this problem. I don't know if the same for you. The only thing that i have found to get this to work again is to reboot. If this is the case for you , try a USB mouse. If you are already using a USB mouse then my post is about as worthless as trying to FART silently. Good luck with either problem.

Dipankar (author) in reply to WWCJan 23, 2012. 4:51 AM

PROBLEM SOLVED.
Malware was creating all the problem. Thanks.

Vyger says: Jan 20, 2012. 3:24 PM

If it is a wireless one then it might be going into sleep mode to conserve and extend the battery life. It could take a few seconds for it to reconnect.

canucksgirl in reply to VygerJan 20, 2012. 4:35 PM

Or the battery can be going and the signal is weak. Happens all the time on my wireless mouse...

Burf in reply to canucksgirlJan 20, 2012. 10:32 PM

+1. I keep backup batteries ready in the charger all the time.

Vyger in reply to canucksgirlJan 20, 2012. 6:17 PM

I use a wireless trackball, just fingertip control. I think it works better for doing any kind of graphics.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/cordless-trackMan-optical

canucksgirl in reply to VygerJan 20, 2012. 6:35 PM

Ya, I've tried one of those, but after working online doing graphics for so many years, I can't seem to break away from what I already find comfortable...

zincarla says: Jan 20, 2012. 3:53 PM

If the mouse is a wired mouse it could be the wire. Two of my mice grew weak at the point where the wire is connected to the mouse.
It could also just be time for a new mouse if it is in-particularly old.