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bismuth   03-12-2009 at 01:02:55 AM

Odd problem with our Toshiba laptop (running Vista). Pressing ANY key on the keyboard opens the default browser. Type a ten letter word and ten browser windows open!

 

Perhaps the keyboard is somehow tripping the hardwired "open browser" button. Toshiba repair service suggested replacing the motherboard for about $500. (isn't that what a new laptop costs?)

 

But we are thinking we might be able to find a simple registry tweak to block the hard button or block the default browser from opening in this way. Can anyone help?


Message edited by bismuth on 03-12-2009 at 01:05:33 AM
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