Hi. i seem to have a problem with my computer as i think its a virus because it seems to be spamming my s and f key like ssssssssssssssss and ffffffffffff and my caps lock wont turn on! only my num lock and scroll lock. Please i need help ive already formatted my pc a few weeks ago and i dont want to do it again. Oh and before people say yes i have tried different keyboards.
First, make certain that your keyboard is properly plugged in.
Next, turn over the keyboard and clean it out if you can.
I have had similar problems in the past, and replaced the keyboard under warranty...Problem solved.
Are you using a PS2 keyboard? If so, try a USB keyboard - if it's already USB, try a PS2 keboad or use a USB->PS2 adapter to use your keyboard in a USB port. If you only have a USB keyboard and no adapter, try your keyboard in every USB port - yes, sounds silly, but yo may have multiple distinct USB controllers on the MB - for instance, the front and back usb ports may be different.
If the problem in any way appears linked to using USB, you may try re-installing the chipset drivers that came with your MB (or recent ones from online, of course).
It is EXTREMELY unlikely that it is a virus. The most probable problem is that your keyboard is broken. Borrow a keyboard from a friend, and make sure that it is the same type (PS/2, or USB) to narrow it down.
Like others are saying, it sounds more like a problem with your keyboard. Either a problematic connection to the USB/PS2, or the keyboard is just trying to roll over and die.
Doubt its a virus. Try with a usb keyboard (eliminates the possibility of your ps2 port being knackered) and if you really think it's a virus, try with a boot disk such as bartpe or a linux boot disk
actually ive heard of this before, i dont know HOW but it apperently can be done..
do you play counterstrike or other online fps? based on your use of wording of "hacker" and "spamming" ill bet you are. if so there is certain commands the server op can send to your machine to recognize only a certain type of LANGUAGE type. for instance we take it for granted that in english s is s and f is f, now if the op wanted to mess with you a command can be sent to make your keyboard only understand the manderin language or portuguese or whatever. or the command can be whatever symptoms your having.
the only thing to be done is to check regional and language options in control panel.......or uninstalll the keyboard software and download a new driver.
Message edited by colonelblake on 09-03-2008 at 12:27:11 AM
do you play at 1 particular server? if so find out who was admin at the time or someyou know who is a admin and ask them, "can my keyboard commands be changed through server side commands?"
when i played cs before steam, this was a common thing for admins to reroute your keyboard commands.
It isn't vista or your motherboard. It's almost definitely the keyboard.
According to the OP, he's tried different keyboards. If this is true, then it's a dinger of a problem.
@DarkRoy: I know you've said you reformatted recently, but not during this current session of troubleshooting. I know it sucks, but my suggestion is to try reformatting again and do a clean install of windows. If the problem persists, it would seem to narrow the problem down to the motherboard itself.
To all those people insisting that it is the keyboard...
THE GUY HAS ALREADY TRIED DIFFERENT KEYBOARDS IN DIFFERENT PORTS AND THE PROBLEM REMAINS!
Are you blind or stupid or something?
He has said that at least twice...
So stop spamming with stupid responses and read what he is actually telling you before you start typing crap...
There you go... i let some steam off... hehe
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Reply to darkguset
The problem surfaced after he installed a new font. It may just be a coincidence, but that points to some sort of software problem. System restore apparently did not back up completely to the working state. At this point in time, it looks like a full clean install is in order.
Is it possible to test the functioning of the keyboard without the OS? Can you test the keyboard in another system to eliminate it as the problem? I am thinking that navigating the bios screen or memtest would do the job, except there may not be a place where you can type a "s" or "f".
ok well I rang dell support and they send they'll send a brand new keybored since the ones I tried were ps/2 so I'd that don't work I'm sendin pc back for repair
if my spelling is crap it's cause of my iPod touch
i was going to troll this thread to death with a "IGOTACAPSANDSPACEPROBLEMCANYOUHELPME?"
But then i read that. You better delete that post, is bound to become a internet meme in 3 , 2 , 1.....
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Reply to radnor
Ok well my mum went out and bought me a logitech flat keyboard (its kinda hard to type on them cause it feels like a laptop) and ill use dells keyboard when it comes tomorrow so it must of been beause i washed the keyboard. Thanks for all your help anyway
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