My scrollbars are moving automatcially

[MillenniumMan831]

For the last few months, my scrollbars have been moving up and down on their own. Sometimes, it’s not too bad at all. Other times, it is pure hell. I have used Spybot, Ad Aware, and Norton and I can’t figure out what is wrong with it. This happens on IE, Microsoft Word, Yahoo Mail, ect. I tried using Mozilla instead and it still didn’t help. I’m on Windows XP and I am suspicious this may have something to do w/ being on a network w/ my brother. Or of course, it could be a hacker. I’m probably screwed. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[Guest Fook]

Check your mouse. The scrolling wheel may be screwing up.

[MillenniumMan831]

It's one of those laser mouses from Gateway (who has a history of churning out junky products). I may get a new one. Oh wait, I know what you mean now, the little wheel on top of the mouse. Yeah, that's definitely possible it's all screwed up. Eother way, I'm probably gonna pick up a new one sooner than later. Thanks for the input.

[Guest I'm That Damn Zzzzz]

Pop out the up and down keys and clean underneath them.

If you are losing your hair you'll find it there. [/sobbing over my receding hair line]

[Astro101]

My optical mouse is weird. My bars won't move up and down on its own, but it'll right click on its own. And then if I move it wrong, it'll go back to the previous window. Very annoying.