Keyboard sometimes acts as if control key is down

hlp123

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Mar 16, 2015
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I have a weird problem with my labtops where they would randomly act as if the control key is pushed down. I tried searching online for solutions but the only things I have found are sticky keys (which I have already confirmed is off) and reinstalling my keyboard driver (which I have done multiple times which has not helped).

Basically, 95% of the time, my computer functions perfectly well. However, occasionally, when I am typing, my computer will start acting as if the control key is pressed down (I.e. if I try to type the word "act", the computer would instead just do select all, cut, open new tab). I have to hit the control key a few times which would fix the problem although it would keep coming back after a few days. Does anyone have any other ideas why this might be happening?
 
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I used to have this problem on my old laptop; sometimes, I would be doing something, and the computer would just start acting as if the Windows key were pressed down. Generally, the problem should fix itself (for the time being) if you press down the control key a few times, at which point it should temporarily un-stick. However, if it's really bugging you I do not know a permanent solution besides taking your laptop to someone who can fix it.

DWW256

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I used to have this problem on my old laptop; sometimes, I would be doing something, and the computer would just start acting as if the Windows key were pressed down. Generally, the problem should fix itself (for the time being) if you press down the control key a few times, at which point it should temporarily un-stick. However, if it's really bugging you I do not know a permanent solution besides taking your laptop to someone who can fix it.
 
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