I have Windows 8.1 and whenever I press the equal key on my Razer Blackwidow keyboard my Chrome tabs close and then My computer thinks my Alt and Shift keys are pressed. If I press each of the Alt and Shift keys once, then the problem is fixed. I used a different keyboard and no problem, also went on a different user with the Blackwidow and also no problem. Any way to fix it?
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The user reports that pressing the equal key on their Razer Blackwidow keyboard in Windows 8.1 causes Chrome tabs to close and falsely indicates that Alt and Shift keys are pressed, though the issue does not occur with a different keyboard or on a different user profile. A responder suggests that if the problem resolves on a different user account, it might be due to corrupted user-specific files or conflicting software, and recommends uninstalling and reinstalling related software after checking for updates. Overall, the thread discusses troubleshooting steps for a keyboard-related glitch affecting browser behavior on Windows.
The user reports that pressing the equal key on their Razer Blackwidow keyboard in Windows 8.1 causes Chrome tabs to close and falsely indicates that Alt and Shift keys are pressed, though the issue does not occur with a different keyboard or on a different user profile. A responder suggests that if the problem resolves on a different user account, it might be due to corrupted user-specific files or conflicting software, and recommends uninstalling and reinstalling related software after checking for updates. Overall, the thread discusses troubleshooting steps for a keyboard-related glitch affecting browser behavior on Windows.
Solution
kemical
Essential Member
Hi xMoJo,
when you say:
Try uninstalling any associated software and then re-install. See if there any updates first though.
when you say:
What do you mean exactly? Did you create a new user account on the pc in question and the keyboard worked fine? If this is the case then perhaps the files associated with the keyboard have become corrupted on your account or possible conflicting software maybe?
Try uninstalling any associated software and then re-install. See if there any updates first though.