Acer Aspire One - Random Touchpad/Mouse Clicks: I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so, is there an easy fix?
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If look on your taskbar you might see something that looks like a computer touchpad. Right click that, and then go to pointing device properties. Click the device settings tab (the tab with the red logo on it) and click settings again. Go to the sensitivity 'item' and check the palm check feature. "The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks." Adjust to your comfort level and see if it continues to give you problems.
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I can't believe it took me so long to find this thread. I have an acer aspire netbook. I loathe it, hate it beause it constantly zooms in and out. I never use. I even almost gave it away even though I just purchased it in April from Amazon. I called Acer, got India, hung up (not going to go there - don't have the patience). I asked on a couple of threads but it was the pinch button. For me, when I see the synaptics keypad icon in the lower right hand side, I just click that, click settings, scroll down to pinch and take off the annoying pinch function (Who would ever want this type of sensitivity on such a small touchpad) and finally, I may be able to use this piece of junk. THANK YOU I can't believe it took me so long to find this thread. I have an acer aspire netbook. I loathe it, hate it beause it constantly zooms in and out. I never use. I even almost gave it away even though I just purchased it in April from Amazon. I called Acer, got India, hung up (not going to go there - don't have the patience). I asked on a couple of threads but it was the pinch button. For me, when I see the synaptics keypad icon in the lower right hand side, I just click that, click settings, scroll down to pinch and take off the annoying pinch function (Who would ever want this type of... » Read More I can't believe it took me so long to find this thread. I have an acer aspire netbook. I loathe it, hate it beause it constantly zooms in and out. I never use. I even almost gave it away even though I just purchased it in April from Amazon. I called Acer, got India, hung up (not going to go there - don't have the patience). I asked on a couple of threads but it was the pinch button. For me, when I see the synaptics keypad icon in the lower right hand side, I just click that, click settings, scroll down to pinch and take off the annoying pinch function (Who would ever want this type of sensitivity on such a small touchpad) and finally, I may be able to use this piece of junk. THANK YOU « Show Less
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One thing I notice is that the mouse seems to become unresponsive after a set period of time. However, all I have to do is perform a left click and it comes back online. I have rarely (if not never?) had a problem where I need to pull the USB receiver out of the computer to get it to work again.
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I have! It's extremely annoying. Any luck with fixing it? I bought my mouse in January 2014.
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You may need to overclock your mouse. I also recommend a 5th gen Core-i9, and a very good and updated anti-virus to prevent false positives.
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Very interesting. My former computer developed the same symptoms which is why I purchased the Aspire. Many told me I was touching the touchpad, but it still happened when I was alert and very cautious. It seems this problem is not unique but written up on the net. Google "jumping cursor problem." There is also a freeware program called, "Touch Freeze," which I found works, but not reliably. Hope this contributes toward a solution, JB
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I have the same issue with my Gateway PC touch screen using a Microsoft wireless mouse. If I clean the monitor screen with a micro fiber cloth it stops. I don't know if it is static or what. I also disconnected the touch screen since i never use it anyway.
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CHange the sensitivity on the mouse pad, that's usually the cause of that problem, I have had the same laptop for 3 yrs now and I had to do it with this same model, problem solved. Or try and keep you hands away from the touchpad when typing. Its not a defective product, its defective typing b the owner basically. But if you change the built in mouse to be very slow it stops the problem, just too sensitive is all.
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I always use a mouse. The trackpad is active and it is not a bother. To answer your question, I don't know. I found the Acer tech support to be pretty good.
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Mine is a touchscreen! I read that review too. It must have been sorted improperly. I love the touchscreen interface, tho it does take some getting used to and I still prefer the mouse most of the time. But it really is handy
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I have had trouble with it with Windows 10. It causes frustrating unresponsive web pages after a recent update (roughly two weeks ago). When I don't use the mouse, the problem is resolved (apparently)
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I had the same issue in Windows 8.1. There was a microsoft update that caused it to become "jittery" on the screen. Don't know the update, but I ended up using it on a Windows 7 PC and everything is fine. The other thing you can look at is the settings for the mouse itself and turn up the sensitivity, and turn off "enhance pointer precision" (if using windows)
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That is strange. I have actually had no problems with mine at all. In fact, I really like it. Do you think you have the speed set on your mouse pointer too high or maybe the button to roll the screen in the middle is somehow stuck? Looks like you could get it replaced at least.
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Sorry, but I'm old-fashioned and usually use a mouse. However, I can turn the touchpad on or off using "Control" with the (F6) key; you might try that.
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Yes, we had a problem with the touchpad being pressed while using the keyboard and USB mouse. Fortunately, there is a setting that automatically disables the touchpad whenever a USB mouse is plugged in.Also, we had to disable the Win 8 gestures on the touch pad, because it kept doing weird things like pulling up the Windows 8 sidebar (which we never use).
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I also just bought the laptop and I am hearing this weird clicking sounds constantly! I called tech support and they said it was part of the HDD Protection Settings, so I turned it off and the noise stopped briefly but came back. I think I will have to call again because this is noisier than the 2007 laptop I had before. If it doesn't stop I will return the laptop.
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I just ordered this laptop. I read those reviews about the trackpad too, but found recent reviews stating that there is an update for the trackpad at Dell, that solves the problem.