computer help

[its_virgil]

I just purchased a new laptop (HPm7-1015dx) with windows 7. I use chrome but I think this problem has happened with IE but I have uninstalled other browsers. I also think it is a windows 7 issue but it may be a chrome issue. Here it is.

While browsing the cursor seems to lock onto the scroll bar and even though I move the cursor off the scroll bar the bar stays blue and moves up and down as cursor is moved around the screen. No other "click on" options are active as long as this is happening. I cannot pinpoint what I do to cause this to happen or to stop. VERY ANNOYING!! What can I do?

Thanks and Do a good turn daily! (and help me)
Don

 

[Rob73]

You could check to see if clicklock has been turned on

start =-> Control panel => hardware &sound => devices and printers => Mouse

In mouse properties button tab make sure ClickLock is unchecked

 

[its_virgil]

Thanks but ClickLock is not active. This problem seems to happen randomly or I am doing something to activate it. I just can seem to pinpoint what I'm doing. Some browsing sessions it does not happen at all.
Don

You could check to see if clicklock has been turned on

start =-> Control panel => hardware &sound => devices and printers => Mouse

In mouse properties button tab make sure ClickLock is unchecked

 

[Paul in OKC]

If your mouse has a middle button or roller, hit it next time that happens. I ran across that on my computer at work a bit ago. Seems I inadvertently was bumping the roller thingy.

 

[Ed McDonnell]

I'm with Paul and his middle button theory. Another way to stop it is to hit the esc key.

Ed

 

[its_virgil]

no mouse...use the touch pad. Esc key does no good either.
Don

I'm with Paul and his middle button theory. Another way to stop it is to hit the esc key.

Ed

 

[jttheclockman]

fix scrollbar | eHow.com

Could be a virus. One of these topics may help.

 

[Sylvanite]

Don,

Have you checked the documentation on your touchpad? Many of them have special features beyond just mouse movement. Some have scroll zones at the edges and different meanings for taps in the corners. Your finger might just be straying into one of these areas and activating a scroll mode.

Regards,
Eric

 

[PenMan1]

Here's how I fixed it on mine. I went to control panel (you can also do it with a right click and exit the touch pad ) from the task bar. AND THEN, I bought a small and portable USB travel mouse. It's worked perfectly ever since

 

[JustmeinMS]

Don,

Have you tried adjusting the sensitivity of the touch pad. If the sensitivity is set too high, a finger resting on the touch pad or a little inadvertent pressure can make it act as though one were clicking and dragging with a mouse.