"self typing" in Google search criteria field

[dunnjt]

Hello,
A somewhat used but not old computer was given to me. It is running XP home edition. When I open google to do a search, the computer begins typing characters in the search criteria field. It types words like "They" "New", "You","a" without any input from the operator. I can simply select and delete the automatic entries, or backspace them away and continue on. However, this is most annoying. Can anyone suggest what virus or other "mal-critter might be responsible for this activity or how I might eliminate this from my life, forever? Everything else seems to be running fine.
Thank you,
Jerry

 

[vop]

Do you have MS Office installed? It has a voice recognition feature that sometimes causes this problem. See example of this:

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t1461.html

Vince
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