Cursor going haywire!

My keyboard is POSSESSED! Problem started this a.m. that I'll be typing and suddenly realize that my insertion point has jumped around. Happens at random in all software (mail, address book safari). Software up to date. Re-booted, no help.

Hi,
If you go to System Preferences > Trackpad and adjust the settings do things improve ?
I am suggesting changing them to something else and then changing them back just so the setting get re-written.
Do you have another Mac User Account on this computer ?
If not create one and see if the symptoms are the same there.
9:00 PM Tuesday; April 27, 2010
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I understand that the TouchScreen feature of your notebook computer is not working as it should, and I would be happy to assist you in this matter!
To correct the functions of the TouchScreen, I recommend following this document on Troubleshooting Touch Screen Issues in Windows 8. This should help to return your TouchScreen configuration back to default settings.
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Regards
MechPilot
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