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Keys Triggering Random Functions Instead of Typing
Hello, I've noticed a strange issue with my keyboard on Windows 10/11. It keeps happening rarely, where certain keys trigger different programs or functions instead. For example: W opens the Widget window. S opens the Search. D opens the Run command. E opens the File Explorer. Q activates...- Vigilante
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- input devices key mapping keyboard issues random behavior restart shortcuts software bugs troubleshooting windows 10 windows 11
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Windows Games
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Windows 10 resets date format by itself
Hey guys, I have a strange behavior on my system: I manually select date format to be dd.mm.yy and after every reboot, or even randomly while using the computer it resets itself to dd/mm/yy. This is driving me crazy. I even tried to edit the registry key manually but it's not helping it...- EZG
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- configuration date format random behavior reboot issues registry reset tech support troubleshooting user settings windows 10
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Shift key help
I need some help and i cant seem to find the problem. Occasionally my shift key will act like it held down (caps lock is off) and typing is like im holding the shift key down, numbers will do their alternative symbols ( for example !@#$%^&*() and clicking on a pinned button on windows task bar...- staples1989
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- accessibility key mapping keyboard issues random behavior restart shift key sticky keys typing windows help
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Solve this mystery please
I've searched high and low and although I can find similar problems and tried everything I can, I still have the following problem. After letting windows sit and I return to my computer, I move the mouse and the computer wakes up...sometimes. Other times the mouse pointer moves, and my monitor...- Dano
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- clean install computer issues hardware upgrade hibernate memory monitor motherboard mouse pc performance processor random behavior random problem random results sleep mode tech support troubleshooting upgrade user experience wake up windows 7
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows 7 and a random bug with programs
It seems to happen randomly, but I will be in a program (Media Player Classic, World of Warcraft and other games) and whether or not they are maximized I will randomly be "booted" from the program. For instance I will be playing World of Warcraft and I will be moving around or typing...- jcdark
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- 64-bit annoyance application crash bug computer issues focus gaming home premium media player multitasking notification sounds programs random behavior software issues task management upgrade user experience windows 7 world of warcraft
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows Help and Support