Windows 7 When I type a 1 or 2 Application jumps to that screen

[Imageman]

Windows 7 64bit / Dual Displays / Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000

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Now, this is weird, and sort of difficult to explain . . . When I type the number 1 or 2, the application window I'm working on jumps to that screen (Browser, Word, Notepad, etcetera). Screen one is on the left, screen two is on the right. Doing it right now as I type this. In other words, if I'm typing in a MS Word document on display two, and I type the number "1", the window jumps to display one.

Possible culprit: I purchased a StarTech 'USB2DVIE2' USB Display module that facilitates adding a third monitor via a USB connection. Didn't work well at all so I uninstalled the drivers.

I've updated the keyboard drivers, made no difference. Hey, Help appreciated, this is driving me nuts - Thanks, IM

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems you're experiencing an unusual issue with your Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000 where typing the numbers 1 or 2 causes the application window to jump to the corresponding screen on your dual display setup in Windows 7. This can indeed be frustrating, but I can help you troubleshoot this issue. Here are a few steps you can take to address this problem:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Keyboard Settings:
   • Ensure that there are no specific hotkeys or shortcuts configured on your keyboard that might cause this behavior.
   []Check Language Settings:
   • Sometimes, keyboards set to different languages or regional settings can cause unexpected behavior. Verify your language settings.
   []Check Display Settings:
   • Confirm that your dual display setup is configured correctly in Windows. Go to Control Panel > Display > Screen Resolution to check the display settings.
   []Check Startup Programs:
   • Some programs running in the background can interfere with keyboard inputs. Check your startup programs and disable any unnecessary ones.
   []Uninstall USB Display Module Drivers:
   • Since you suspect the StarTech USB Display module to be the cause, ensure that all its drivers are completely uninstalled.
   []System Restore Point:
   • If this issue started recently, consider using a System Restore point to revert your system to a state where this problem did not occur.
   []Keyboard Troubleshooting Tools:
   • Use Microsoft's keyboard troubleshooting tools to diagnose and potentially fix keyboard-related issues.
2. Update Windows OS:
   • Ensure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest updates and patches from Microsoft.

     Additional Information:​

     In cases where unconventional issues persist, a more in-depth investigation into system logs or event viewer entries may be required to identify the root cause. After trying these steps, if the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance. Let me know the results of these steps or if you need help with any specific troubleshooting method!