modifier keys

  1. Windows 7 Is CTRL-Fn an Rx for everything?

    My adult daughter is running Windows 7 SP1. She swears that whenever the computer misbehaves or otherwise does something she doesn't like, she presses CTRL-Fn and the problem goes away. I know, I know, these are both modifier keys and require another standard key to accomplish something, but...
    • BudVitoff
    • Thread
    • computer issues ctrl-fn magic cure modifier keys shortcuts sp1 tech humor troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 7 Keyboard and mouse problem at BEGINNING of installation

    Hello, I got an extremely peculiar thing going on. I had windows vista 64 bit on my machine and it kept booting to BSOD so I decided to re-install. I fired up my windows vista DVD and much to my dismay, neither the keyboard nor the mouse were responsive. I tested 2 separate keyboards both are...
    • deezel
    • Thread
    • 64-bit backup boot bsod driver issues hardware installation keyboard live cd modifier keys mouse safe mode tech support troubleshooting ubuntu unattended install windows 7 windows vista wireless mouse
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation