Pointer moving all around and programs are opening

I am trying to use my trackpad as I always have, but my mouse keeps moving around (kind of like it has a mind of it's own). I also find that programs are randomly opening up and it feels like someone else is in control of my computer. Help please!

I recently had the same thing happen. I updated and the next day the track pad started working erractically. Tried all sorts of things, but cleaning it solved my problem.
To fix it, I turned the computer off, used a cleaner for my eyeglasses and made sure I cleaned the trackpad really well. I used a tip of a needle to clean out the edges of the trackpad, as it was dirtier than I thought. Maybe something about the update makes the trackpad more sensitive to dirt. In other threads I read not to use hand lotions before using trackpad and to keep the trackpad as clean as possible.
This completely solved the problem.

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Haha. My appologies, I shall 'plug' my devices as oposed to 'popping' them infuture.
No worries, it was late, I was a little loopy and having a little fun while trying to help. You just keep poppin' away!
Well we are on the same page my friend haha.
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