Cursor Keeps Returning To Same Spot

I'm using a MacPro, running 10.6.3. Suddenly this morning I can't use my mouse at all. The cursor always jumps back to the same spot after about a half a second. In other words, if I move the cursor it will move as it is supposed to for about a half a second and then jumps back to where it started. So, it's almost impossible to use the computer. I have to move the cursor very quickly and try to hit my target almost immediately, or it just jumps right back to where it started. I have tried plugging the mouse (it is a Might Mouse) into a different USB port. No luck, same thing. I have tried using a different mouse. No luck, same thing. I have restarted the computer and repaired permissions. Same thing. I did however, boot up from an external hard drive and everything was normal. So, it seems it must be some kind of software (maybe preferences?) issue. Any ideas on how to fix it? It's almost impossible to do anything on the actual computer since I can't control the mouse. Thanks for any help or advice. I'm sending this from my laptop.

Glad you mention that... sure enough my pen was under a paper on the wacom pad. I was ready to call our IT person. You saved my embarrassment! Thank goodness for these forums.
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