Typing Problems

In the last week or so, perhaps since installing the update for Windows 7, 64 bit systems, I have had a problem with an over-sensitive touchpad. I'll be typing away and the cursor will suddenly move back into the body of text that I have previously typed, causing the typing to start in the midst of an earlier sentence. I have to stop, go back and cut out the erroniously inserted words and letters and move them back to where they belong. Apparently, I'm hitting the touchpad and causing this, but it seems to happen even when I'm consciously trying to avoid the touchpad.

I'm running a Dell Inspiron 1420, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit with 1 gb of RAM. The processor is an Intel Duo Core 1.5 GHz.

Is there a way to reduce the sensitivity of the touchpad? I see older posts on this same topic but no solutions posted.

Thanks for the welcome, karlsnooks.

Well, my original hard drive crashed on this Dell, and I installed Windows 7 Home Premium on the new one. So, I have no software from Dell (nor from Alps, the touchpad software people).

My driver is the one used for a standard PS/2 Compatible Mouse; thus, I have no Touchpad Icon to right-click on.

As I typed this, my cursor jumped back twice into earlier text. Maybe I should get something to cover the touchpad while I'm typing.

Thanks, I'll check

No joy. This Inspiron model 1420 is not on Dell's Windows 7 compatibility list. See jaypeg below where it appears that Dell is saying they support Vista and XP but not Win 7 when installed on the 1420.

Should I try Vista drivers for the touchpad?

I suppose. But I spend a lot of time in my recliner which would be somewhat awkward - wireless mouse on my armrest.

I'd prefer to use the touchpad, so I'll check a Dell forum to see if anyone knows if the Vista drivers will work.

Thanks.