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What system model and specs do you have?

Apologies if this seems too obvious a point, but ensure you're not giving the touchpad multiple sources of input.  By this, I mean: use one finger, not two (or three or four), avoid brushing up against the pad when navigating with it.

I have the same problem with my Inspiron 8100. If I place any pressure around (not actually on) the touchpad's palmrest area it will move on its own with various degrees of intensity. Sometimes it gets stuck in a corner for a while and sometimes it slowly creeps in a particular direction. It will often change directions or speed if I apply pressure again but the slightest pressure can set it off (typing, moving the computer, etc.). At no point do I touch the trackpad to get this to happen, though.

With tech support, we went through a full barrage of tests and it failed all of them (update/reinstall driver, safe mode, and even running from a live Linux CD). They replaced the palm rest (and I assume the trackpad goes with that but I don't know) and the problem is still there. Any help would be most appreciated.

Despite my initial enthusiasm, I only created a more annoying problem. Now, occassionally, the mouse will stop working altogether. I hate trackpads and point sticks so you'd think I would just abandon hope of enjoying what Dell so graciously provided to make our lives easier, a pretty purple nub to stare at and a flat place to put my beverages.