Pen tool automatically adding points

I recently got a new computer and reloaded all of the Adobe software (CC).
Here is the issue: When I am using the pen tool, I will try to put a point in place and pull out the curve handles. <click and drag, then release mouse button>  But if I hold the mouse button down for more than just a second, it will act as if I've let the mouse button go and have depressed the button again.  I want to put down one point and drag the curve to where I want it but it has placed that point, dragged it part way, placed another point and I'm now dragging THAT point's curve handle.  It really messes up the shape.
Also, when I am trying to create the lines, the guide line is seemingly trying to snap to some kind of grid.
I want to be able to place my points and drag the curves where I want them and also, I am really not a fan of ANY snap to functions.  I would like them all gone.  Can anyone help me solve these?

CHeck your mouse. Check if a different moseu works better.
For all the snap functions, take a look at
- the View menu
- the Preferences for Pen and Anchor point
- the preferences for smart guides
- smart guides themselves
Also you might want to check "Align to pixel grid"
All of these functions and options are documented well in the manual and in these forums. Just use your favorite search engine.

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