Strange keyboard mode

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Hi,
I am periodically having problems with the keyboard getting into a strange
mode, probably as a result of some key sequence, although I am not sure what
the last thing I pressed was. Something with chording on Alt, Ctrl and/or
Shift.
It then behaves as if the control key were permanently pressed.

I have had problems before getting stuck in an accessibility mode and not
knowing how to get out of it. This feels similar.

Does anyone recognise these symptoms?

1. If I press a letter, the current programme hears Ctrl+ the letter. This
also applies to function buttons: F8 is heard as Ctrl+F8.
2. If I select programmes with the mouse on the task bar, more than one gets
selected, rather than switching between programmes.
3. If I left-click on text in a browser, whole sentences or paragraphs are
selected.
4. If I log-off the mode is still set, although rebooting clears it.
Indeed, this is the only way I have found out of the mode.

Incidentally, if I press Alt+Delete, it does not do an Alt+Ctrl+Delete.

I am using Windows 2000 SP4.

Thanks
Roger

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general (More info?)

Thanks,
When I reached the right Ctrl button that seemed to clear it (touch wood).
I don't know if the earlier keys were necessary, but it is an quicker escape
than rebooting.


"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "Roger Nye" <Roger Nye@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:94219D2E-C52B-40F6-85F2-DBCB08B3128D@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > I am periodically having problems with the keyboard getting into a strange
> > mode, probably as a result of some key sequence, although I am not sure
> what
> > the last thing I pressed was. Something with chording on Alt, Ctrl and/or
> > Shift.
> > It then behaves as if the control key were permanently pressed.
> >
> > I have had problems before getting stuck in an accessibility mode and not
> > knowing how to get out of it. This feels similar.
> >
> > Does anyone recognise these symptoms?
> >
> > 1. If I press a letter, the current programme hears Ctrl+ the letter.
> This
> > also applies to function buttons: F8 is heard as Ctrl+F8.
> > 2. If I select programmes with the mouse on the task bar, more than one
> gets
> > selected, rather than switching between programmes.
> > 3. If I left-click on text in a browser, whole sentences or paragraphs
> are
> > selected.
> > 4. If I log-off the mode is still set, although rebooting clears it.
> > Indeed, this is the only way I have found out of the mode.
> >
> > Incidentally, if I press Alt+Delete, it does not do an Alt+Ctrl+Delete.
> >
> > I am using Windows 2000 SP4.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Roger
> >
>
> This could be a keyboard problem. I suggest you try a
> different keyboard.
>
> The problem is usually solved by pressing all six control
> keys, one after the other: left Shift, Control, Alt, right Shift,
> Control, Alt.
>
>
>