Yeah, my laptop is 2 and a half years old and I just replaced the battery.

Anyone any ideas? My browser has suddenly started "sliding", that is to say, if I have a list of websites in tabs and try to go back to the first one, it "snaps" back and won't let me get to them. If the scrollbar at the bottom is over to the right and I try to move it to the left it again snaps back. Weird, and very annoying. Seems only to happen with Firefox.

I've shut down the computer completely and rebooted. I've updated Firefox and yet the same thing happens. I'm now using the hated IE to browse but I like FF and can't understand why it's behaving like this. I didn't do anything different, download anything or go onto any dodgy websites. I haven't run a virus check, as I doubt this would be the result of a virus or even spyware; seems more like a bug in the browser.

Any advice appreciated guys. I was sure rebooting would sort it but no luck.
Thanks
TH

Edit: Crap! It's also happening with IE! If I enlarge the screen at all, like with ctrl plus to zoom it in, then the scroll bar at the bottom goes over to the right and won't come back to the right; ; it keeps bouncing back. God damn it.

FF and IE are bloated hogs. Get Chrome. Problem solved.

Chrome doesn't have all of the essentials for people paranoid about privacy, though :)

..and, does that snap back happen often on FF?
*NVM, just read.

You said you updated, but have you tried a re-install?

I beg to differ. Under Settings > Privacy there are quite a few 'tracking' options that FF and IE don't have, as well as phishing and malware protection.

That's not quite exactly what I meant.

I meant protection from Zombie Cookies, LSOs, and stuff like Google-analytics.

but that kind of stuff is overkill :)

Chrome > Settings > Content Settings > "do not allow any sites to run javascript".

I like having my NoScript, allows me to keep what javascript runs on a site to site basis. I also like to see referrers and cross site requests. I also doubt that Chrome excludes you from google-analytics.

You can manage exceptions, and turn off all analytics.

I could go round and round with you on this, but I won't. People get stuck in their ways, I understand. I get like that too.

I will remain over here in camp Firefox :)

Just my preference.

I just lobbed a stink grenade over your fence.

I forgot to mention that the camp is also a domed utopia floating above the remains of the destroyed Earth. :)

You know... you're not supposed to DRINK the bongwater don't you?

We at camp Firefox have transcended the need for hydration.

It could be a problem with the communication between the mouse and computer, the keyboard and computer, or both. My computer was doing the exact same thing and I brought it in to get looked at. Do you find that when you look at a drop down menu, the last item is automatically selected or it just keeps scrolling through the menu? How about when you are typing? Does the flashing cursor always jump to the end of the document?

Shot in the dark TH:


How to Fix Firefox Scrolling Issue - YouTube

Problem..... youtube videos that ppl link where the vid don't start at the beginnin but somewhere on the middle.... those vids wont play for me. Really damperin my late nite reddit binges

He says it's happening in IE as well so it could be a computer-wide issue.

In that case, I'd start with checking the mouse.

Thanks guys.
This is ridiculous! I've rebooted, restored, run Malwarebytes (three plus hours, found 11 items, same thing happening) and no luck. My next option is to (gulp) reinstall Windows! After that it's a goddamn format! Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

In addition to the scrolling issue in FF/IE I now find that as BD says, the startbar will just keep scrolling and I can't select anything. The only way I got to system restore was to type it in as a search and then click on it. I've tried three mice and two keyboards, one of which (kb) is hardwired one of which is wireless, and the three mice are USB. Same thing happens. It's really bugging me. I can't get anything done.

Also, when I use ctrz plus to try to zoom it now zooms in, out, in, out and then leaves me with a tiny window as if I'd zoomed out by a factor of about eight, and it won't resize it no matter what I do, in FF. Haven't attempted it in IE, as at the moment it's the only one I can use. Can't get to Chrome as it's on the startbar, but may try running it same as restore, ie searching for it. I think the same thing may happen though. It's looking gloomily like a total reinstall of Windows.

Oh, to answer the question about reinstalling FF? After it updated it just reinstalled itself I guess, as it got me to reboot. Think it's all in the one.

Lord this is trying my patience! I hope the reinstall of Windows does it; I can't even begin to contemplate the issues if I have to format my disk! :( :banghead:

Keep you guys updated (assuming I still have a computer to work with)...

Before you try to just reinstall windows. Have you tried just disabling and re-enabling (and or updating) the drivers associated with your keyboard and mouse? Maybe it'll fix itself.

Hmm. Problem is, if I uninstall the mouse drivers how then do I navigate? ANyway, it's pretty much down to reinstall now. Problem though (further one): Windows 7 tells me that basically it's going to format my drive --- don't remember tht happening before but it's been a while --- so now I have to find room for about 750 gigs of files to be transferred. So I think hey I remember I bought a 2 tb Western Digital external hdd about a year ago and never used it! The perfect opportunity!

Except...

The stupid ****ers have given me a two-pin round plug with it. It's Ireland, *******! We don't USE two-pin sockets here, and certainly not ****ing ROUND ones! So where's the adapter? There must be an adapter. They always give you an adapter for the plug.

There's no adapter.

Western Digital, famed for overpricing their disks, can't be bothered to throw in a few extra pieces of plastic and metal, a few euros worth at best, so now I'm stuck looking for alternative adapters I can use. No luck. WD don't DO standard, not even in the connections for their power leads! Too small for all the other three hdds I have! Christ!

Finally I find one that will fit, but now I'm a little worried. It's one off a ROKU, and though the general specs are the same, this is output 5.2 V whereas the official one is 12, and it's a 0.3 Amp output as opposed to a 0.6. Am I safe? This thing will be running overnight while I'm asleep. I'm kind of afraid to take the chance.

Does anyone know if this would be an acceptable risk, or any risk at all? And does anyone know if W7 really does format your main disk?

Finally, I'm considering investing in an ipad/tablet: anyone any thoughts, advice, warnings?

God I ****ing hate computers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :banghead:

You'll run the risk of frying something if you plug that in. I'd have thought it'd be a USB HD, but *shrug*.

As for installing W7 and reformatting of the drive, here's some fairly decent instructions:

Do I have to format my hard drive to reinstall windows 7 - Windows 7

THIS IS RELEVANT TO YOU IF YOU HAVE THE ACTUAL WINDOWS 7 INSTALLATION DVD.
CRAP LIKE DELL RECOVERY DVDs WILL OVERWRITE EVERYTHING.

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You have the option to not format the disk when re-installing Windows.
Simply go through the options WITHOUT choosing to format the disk manually. Windows will put all your user files and folders in a "windows.old" folder, which you can access after the re-installation.

(I'm not sure how this works if you have files on your old installation's C drive at the root. If you have anything you want to save there, just move it to your desktop before starting this process just to be safe)

Here's a video walking you through the process:



If you want to be extra safe, you can still pull everything over to an external and just do an install with or without a format, but if you end up not being able to utilize your external, then you can still retain your files as above. You would just need to then pull everything from the old folders to the new folders, as shown in the video.

Thanks FD and Plankton, and everyone else who offered advice.
I have it sorted now. AFTER reinstalling Windows totally (you're right FD: it put all my original C drive files in a "Windows/old" directory: wish I'd known that before I backed up over 700 gig!) the problem persisted, unbelievably. I was ready to throw in the towel when my mate suggested removing the CMOS battery so everything would reset.

He was completely right. Once I took the battery out, left it out for a few minutes, reinserted and booted up again the problem was gone!

All that work for nothing, and now reinstallation of programs, links, themes etc. Gaaaahhhh!

At least now I know what to do if it happens again.

Thanks again guys!
TH

PS Plank, what do you mean by a USB hard drive? It is of course, but the power has to come from somewhere, which is what I was talking about with the adapter...

What can I do to become more competent with computers? I'm interested in knowing the parts and how they make the computer work. Also, I'd like to try my hand at programming just for fun.

You guys know any websites or books I can read to get started?

Some .NET programming:
Visual Studio Resources | MSDN

Begin your fantastic journey into electronics here:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm

When I log on to MB it doesn't automatically redirect me, which isn't much of a problem because I can use the hyperlink provided. But another thing is I can not log onto plug.dj using any of their three options. I'm guessing the two problems are related. Two days ago my brother uploaded an add blocker and adobe update, and yesterday I notice the problem. I don't know if a certain file or function was disabled or corrupted in the process uploading the new files (file extensions/updates).
(I hope I explain it using the right terms, I am not as computer savvy as most people.)

Does anyone know how to fix the problem?

So I found a motherboard specifically for music and creating music at best buy:tramp:

So i'm assuming all this is is due to the fact that I need a new computer mouse. I'll explain in the best way I can. When i'm playing games specifically FPS games, my left click on my mouse is for firing, and my right click is for zooming (if i'm a sniper), however it seems that my left and right click want to act as the same (both wanting to fire), while still acting as separate buttons (it sometimes zooms in for sniping). I may just need a new mouse altogether, because I've checked my system settings for my mouse, and it says everything is good, and i've looked at the controls on the games, and it seems good.

If you do have a problem with the mouse, wouldn't the right/left do the same thing for other operations elsewhere as well? e.g can you right click on a hyperlink it would connect instead of showing a menu, it would be the same as left click. If it doesn't maybe it is a problem with the games software.

Truth.

It doesn't do that, no. Perhaps it is just the games. I'll have to check it out with that then.

Ok so, now it actually is starting to do the problem when i'm not in games. I think I may need to get a new mouse.

The trouble I had with logging into plug.dj (and other problems with other sites) might be cause by Scorpion Saver.

Remove Scorpion Saver pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)

Is anyone else getting "database error" messages? I've had a few this morning and have had to reload the page. Message says the staff have been informed of the problem, but have you? Is this a real error or is someone trying to hack in? Does anyone know about this?

Yeah I have gotten the same error as well.

I think that means that the site is under construction or something. I haven't seen that message on here but that was the case with two other forums I'm on.

I doubt it means the site was under construction. I don't think any legitimate web developer out there would prefer error messages over a redirect notification page saying the site was down for maintenance. Besides, it was database errors, which means the site was functional but it had a problem accessing the database where all the data is stored.

Their other forum City Data has issues all the time because so many people use it and obviously Advameg hasn't done much in the way of building or hosting on a better infrastructure to handle it. I wouldn't be surprised if the same was true for this site. We do get quite a lot of traffic, particularly on the guest side of things.

If I'm on my works wifi can they tell n can they see what I'm lookin at in my browser