Windows 7 CTRL + command not working

[javoris767]

Whenever I do

• CTRL + Z
• CTRL + P
• CTRL + C
• CTRL + R
• etc

It barley works. What I usually do is hold CTRL and press the key. I end up having to press it like 5 - 15 times then it gets back to normal for a while, then goes back to me having to do that. I installed no new programs or nothing It just randomly happened. I used the on-screen keyboard and it worked fine.

 

[Saltgrass]

Does this happen using either CTRL key? It sounds like the CTRL key is sticking or not making good contact.

You might need to clean the keyboard or try a new one. Sometimes just turning it over and tapping lightly will help.

 

[javoris767]

It happens with both CTRL keys. It seems to be working now that I have the on screen keyboard running now. I don't think its my keyboard because It works after just holding CTRL and pressing a key a few times.

 

[Saltgrass]

I suppose then the only thing I could recommend is to plug the keyboard into another port, or reinstall the drivers..

 

[javoris767]

I'm using a laptop, but I guess I could reinstall the drivers.

 

[javoris767]

Where exactly can I reinstall them?

 

[Pauli]

The drivers need to be installed on the HDD... but I don't think that's the problem, since you're with a laptop. My bet would be that it's dirt and dust causing the trouble, or other pure electric contact issues. Cleaning and vacuum cleaning might be a solution.