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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Catmoves on December 19, 2006, 11:34:06 AM

Title: Scrolling problem
Post by: Catmoves on December 19, 2006, 11:34:06 AM

Hello all.  A new problem (at least to me) has arisen. When I scroll a page left/right, up/down, it sort of "bounces" around. Or maybe I should say, "it sort of wiggles when I scroll." Doesn't matter if I use the mouse wheel or the arrows. I'm using WinXP Sp2. All critical updates done. Have installed and am using Clear Type. This started after downloading a new edition of Win. (I had a pirated edition. They closed up shop and left town.)  >:(  Any clues you can give me would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: Calum on December 19, 2006, 12:33:53 PM

You downloaded a new version of Windows?
Does that mean this one is pirated as well?
Is this XP Pro by any chance?

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: Catmoves on December 19, 2006, 12:41:52 PM

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You downloaded a new version of Windows?
Does that mean this one is pirated as well?
Is this XP Pro by any chance?

 [smiley=huh.gif]  No, this is NOT a pirated version. Yes, it is Win XP Pro SP2.

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: Calum on December 19, 2006, 12:49:46 PM

OK, just as long as we cleared that up.
Does this scrolling problem happen with every program, or just certain ones?

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: GX1_Man on December 19, 2006, 07:38:16 PM

I'm just curious where you downloaded a LEGAL copy of Windows. I don't recall Microsoft authorizing that ever. Please post a link to that site for my own interest.

Some more details about the system would be helpful for resolution of this problem.

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: Calum on December 20, 2006, 04:35:35 AM

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I'm just curious where you downloaded a LEGAL copy of Windows. I don't recall Microsoft authorizing that ever. Please post a link to that site for my own interest.

That's what I thought, that's why I asked if it was legal.
I figured they meant they downloaded it onto the hard disk, i.e. installed it, from a disk.
I'd like to see a link too if it was downloaded from the internet and is legal.

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: GX1_Man on December 20, 2006, 04:39:37 AM

The truth is that it is NOT legal and that is why Microsoft uses holograms on their CD's, etc. The whole point is to stop piracy of their products.

Nevertheless, I am very interested in the source. Some past posters have done similar things only to find out they had lost some hard-earned cash and had no recourse with the black market sellers and NO support from Microsoft.

Title: Re: Scrolling problem
Post by: Saviour on December 20, 2006, 06:06:27 PM

I hate to be the one to beat a dead horse...

If you receive emails or come across sites that offer OEM software at unbelievable prices, then it's probably too good to be true.

When will people learn???

Buy a legitimate version and do a clean install...