random keyboard shortcuts

**steveuk87** · 07-07-12, 18:56

Hey guys... my keyboard has made random shortcuts, and i can’t seem to be able to remove them, it’s a wired keyboard and i need help desperately please,

cheers.

**Buzz** · 07-07-12, 19:31

Hey steveuk

Can you elaborate a little on your question please. What keyboard have you got? What exactly do you mean by your keyboard has made random shortcuts?

**vanthus** · 07-07-12, 19:32

Make sure there isn't a key stuck down,also check you haven't accidentally turned on sticky keys.You can check this in control panel/ease of access center/make the keyboard easier to use/set up sticky keys.

**Buzz** · 07-07-12, 19:34

Originally Posted by vanthus

Make sure there isn't a key stuck down,also check you haven't accidentally turned on sticky keys.You can check this in control panel/ease of access center/make the keyboard easier to use/set up sticky keys.

Tap shift x5 times for sticky keys

**steveuk87** · 07-07-12, 20:14

im using windows 7, using a wired keyboard. Randomly today started doing shortcuts i.e:
L = lock system
M = show desktop
E = My computer

No idea why its doing this and even the virtual keyboard does it.... HELP!! BTW checked its not sticky keys or anything else ion ease of access...

**vanthus** · 07-07-12, 20:17

Originally Posted by steveuk87

im using windows 7, using a wired keyboard. Randomly today started doing shortcuts i.e:
L = lock system
M = show desktop
E = My computer

No idea why its doing this and even the virtual keyboard does it.... HELP!! BTW checked its not sticky keys or anything else ion ease of access...

Looks like the windows key is stuck down,
or one of them if you have two.

**steveuk87** · 07-07-12, 20:22

it doesn't happen 100% of the time and neither key is stuck down

**vanthus** · 07-07-12, 20:23

It's my bet one of them is sticking now and again.

or possibly your keyboard is faulty.

**steveuk87** · 07-07-12, 20:25

alt control and delete don't work either :\

**vanthus** · 07-07-12, 20:27

Originally Posted by steveuk87

alt control and delete don't work either :\

All the things you have mentioned are consistent with a dodgy windows key.
On most keyboards you can pop out the keys with a screwdriver to give them a clean then replace them,I would give this a go with the windows keys one at a time.Disconnect the keyboard before doing so or switch off computer,but make sure you can do this with the keyboard you have,I wouldn't want you to damage it.

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