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Dell keyboard problem

I need help with a Dell laptop (inspiron 1501)keyboard problem.
When typing in application the cursor mover forward and starts on a new line or it moves backward and starts typing over the same line. Is there a fix for this?

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Its not the OS; its the touchpad.

You have to disable the touchpad and start using a regular mouse. When you're typing on a laptop even your hand hovering near the touchpad causes this stuff.

You can disable it in control panel. The minute u did this it will get stopped.
i am sure that this is going into your mind why did it not happen previously.
for your knowledge i should tell u that this generally happens with vista sometimes and is a common problem.
XP has an auto disable in the BIOS for this.

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