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Cursor positioning issues in Windows can manifest as the text cursor (caret) moving on its own while typing, disrupting work in applications like Internet Explorer and Word. This problem may occur intermittently and is not necessarily caused by malware, as standard antivirus scans may not resolve it. Users of Windows 7 on HP Pavilion laptops have reported this behavior, which can affect productivity for tasks such as translation. Troubleshooting may involve checking for hardware faults, driver issues, or software conflicts. The tag covers discussions about erratic cursor behavior and potential solutions for Windows users.
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    Windows 7 Text cursor (caret) moves by itself

    Dear All, I don't know enough about computers to know if this is a software, hardware or what problem. The problem is that the text cursor (caret) - not the mouse arrow - moves to the left when I'm typing. Sometimes I can't even force it to the right. This happens in Internet Explorer, Word...
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    • antimalware caret movement computer help cursor cursor positioning forum hardware issues hp pavilion input issues internet explorer irregular behavior laptop microsoft word software issues tech support translation typing user issues windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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