RE: OT: Windows XP computer and Ctrl Key sticks. - Problem Expanded
- From: "John Tolmachoff \(Lists\)" <johnlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'[ExchangeList]'" <exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:36:13 -0700
Thank you for providing more details. This is why it is always important to
explain things out a bit when posting a problem.
Try looking at what programs are starting automatically and also doing a
search on new files within the last 2 days.
John Tolmachoff MCSE CSSA
Engineer/Consultant
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> Subject: [exchangelist] RE: OT: Windows XP computer and Ctrl Key sticks. -
> Problem Expanded
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> Hi All
>
> It is on a laptop so swapping keyboard is not possible.
>
> If I boot to DOS i can type without any problems.
>
> If I boot to windows xp I am able to log on without any problems and use
the
> computer for a few moments until all the programs that start have started
> and then the keyboard thinks the Ctrl key is pressed down.
>
> I have asked the user what website he has visited, what he has downloaded
> and what attachments he has opened from friends etc. He says nothing.
>
> End result is that is was working fine yesterday and not today. In dos the
> keyboard works fine.
>
> I am sure it must be an installed program that he has installed without
> knowing. Like the programs that disable the windows key for game playing
> etc.
>
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Many thanks to you all,
>
> Frustrated Admin
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Tolmachoff (Lists) [mailto:johnlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 28 July 2003 18:02
> To: [ExchangeList]
> Subject: [exchangelist] RE: OT: Windows XP computer and Ctrl Key sticks.
> - Problem Expanded
>
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>
> Since you did not get my drift, try changing the keyboard.
>
> Never overlook the simple things.
>
> John Tolmachoff MCSE CSSA
> Engineer/Consultant
> eServices For You
> www.eservicesforyou.com
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Technical [mailto:tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 9:36 AM
> > To: [ExchangeList]
> > Subject: [exchangelist] RE: OT: Windows XP computer and Ctrl Key sticks.
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> > Problem Expanded
> >
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> >
> > Hi
> >
> > The computer thinks that the ctrl key is pressed down. Trying to type in
> > Word is not possible. Pressing v simply pastes the clipboard as if Ctrl
> was
> > pressed.
> >
> > If I start STICKY keys and the press a key say "a" it will type "a" to
the
> > screen and then turn off STICKY Keys so once again Ctrl is pressed.
> >
> > I am guessing this is caused by an unwanted program/service running on
the
> > computer.
> >
> > Has any one got any ideas?
> >
> > Frustrated Admin
> >
> >
> >
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