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    Keyboard problem

    Hi,for an unknown reason I am now experiencing problems with my keyboard under Windows 10 as follows: the a and the n keys print na the w key prints *w the m and the b keys return to the beginning of the line the l key does nothing The problem is the same when I use the virtual keyboard...
  2. Typing 1 letter and getting several different ones, many examples

    I have a puzzle rather than a problem for you this time.. A couple of mornings ago my wife's two-year-old Dell desktop computer did something very weird I'm curious what you think might have caused it. When you type this ----- you would get this. These would happen consistently on any...
  3. Discover the Latest Features in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217

    Hello WindowsForum.com community! Exciting news for all Windows enthusiasts as Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 to the Dev Channel. Here’s a rundown of the prominent features, updates, and fixes that this build brings to the table. ## Key...
  4. Windows 11 Subsystem for Android Update: Enhanced Features & Fixes

    Hello WindowsForum community, A new update is rolling out for the Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11, available to all Windows Insider channels in the U.S. and Japan. This update (version 2207.40000.8.0) focuses on enhancing input issues, networking, windowing, security, and overall...
  5. Windows 10 Windows always acting like I am holding tab

    I have attached a link to my problem, my problem only occurs in the start menu, notifications tab and settings, I am not pressing any keys in this recording. any help is appreciated Link Removed
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    Windows 10 Unable to get Default French Canada CAFR keyboard in windows 10 1903

    Hi! I just got a new PC with preinstalled Windows 10 version 1903 (188362-535) I use the regular French Canada Qwerty CAFR keyboard, like most people in Quebec and Eastern Canada Is is listed in my others Windows 10 PC traybar as CAFR. At this point I just cannot work with my new PC, because...
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    Windows 10 Snip shortcut not working

    Win 10 v1902(2) updated ok this morning and snip shortcut "Win logo + shift + S" not working. Gives rapid flashing between 2 yellow pop ups, keyboards Eng UK and Eng US. I only have Eng UK in preferred language. Also the delivery of key stroke to printed letter is wrong with @ should be ", #...
  8. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18995

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18995 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. IMPORTANT: As is normal with pre-release builds, these builds may contain bugs that might be painful for some. If you take this flight, you won’t be able to switch...
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    Windows 10 Mic input comes out of speakers

    I just got a microphone for my computer, and the input it receives sometimes comes out of the speakers I have. Both are free standing, i.e. they're not part of a headset or anything. I have checked for the "listen to this device" feature, and that's turned off. This happens when I open...
  10. Windows 7 Pasword problem - ALT key

    Today I set a pasword to my computer, with some letter from Latvian language. I should press ALT+a to get "ā"... Everything was working fine, until now.. Now when I try to type in password at welcome screen, the ALT button doesn't work - I simply can't get my symbol and I don't know why...
  11. Windows 10 Pointer won't move when a letter is typed (Didn't happen until updated to Win. 10)

    So as many gamers (at least PC Gamers) will probably know by now, the pointer is by far the most important thing to play maly First-Person games, or any games that require a mouse and keyboard to play. My dilema is that my mouse won't move when each letter is "Typed". This problem didn't occur...
  12. Windows 7 Keys are all messed up

    so when i type my numbers and characters certain things happen 1 = `1 2 = 2+(opens chrome help?) 3 = 3 4 = 54 5 = 54 6 = 67 7 = 67 8 = =8 9 = 9 0 = -0 -/_ = -0 +/= = =8 \ = \ and there's a whole other list of what happens when i hold shift and...
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    Windows 7 please help with keyboard

    hi, I have a logtech keyboard and mouse, everything was fine until my cat ran across the keyboard and it became locked. I know it is still working because the function keys still work (home, calculator etc) and as a test I plugged another Logitech keyboard and mouse in (removed first one) with...
  14. Windows 8 How do I disable my touch pad?

    When I type, sometimes the screen will resize. Sometimes the page will go to the previous page. Sometimes something gets submitted without being ready.
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    Windows 8 Touchscreen monitor forces Windows to make it the primary monitor

    I looked around to see if someone had a solution to my unique problem, but I only found solutions pointing at Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings > Setup, and this does not work for me. This is my monitor setup and my specs: Monitor 1 - AOC 2060W 1600x900 Connected through DVI Monitor 2 - a...
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    Windows 8 Big keyboard problems, help!

    Hey there. I am on windows 8,1, and had something happen today.... My keyboard is acting weird, when I press "escape" it goes to the windows 8 start menu, when I press "w" it closes the page I am on, and a bunch of other stuff. For the way it acts with"w" I think the PC thinks the "alt" key is...
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    Windows 7 keyboard not working

    My laptop keyboard's letters and numbers are not working, but the function keys are. I am currently using the on screen keyboard. for some reason the keyboard works when i enter my password but after that it doesn't respond. If you were to help out, it would be greatly appreciated.
  18. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 peripherals updated

    Microsoft have released an update to address certain issues arising using Windows 8.1 and peripherals namely: When you play certain desktop games in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, the mouse pointer may freeze or stutter. (Had this issue myself) Mouse input in some games is incorrectly...
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    Windows 8 Keyboard acting kind of weird

    Suddenly and quite without warning, my forward slash is doing the following - make sure you're standing up before you see the following holding down the Shift button - forward slash = \ Now my keyboard is set to "English (United States) keyboard" - If I set it to "English (Canada) keyboard" I...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Keyboard

    Is anyone else having a problem with trying to type numbers when they are part of your password? If I type a number that is in my password I only get a repeat of the last letter that I typed. I can not get a number or anything that in above the numbered keys. I can type the numbers from the...