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keyboard makes computer beep/sticky keys
jamesleecoleman
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Hey
I've been having this problem ever since I had to reload windows. After so many keystrokes on the keyboard the speakers and computer will beep. Sometimes if I'm holding down the shift, ctrl, or alt keys. It'll function as if I'm holding down one of the other listed keys. For example, if I hold down the ctrl key, and try to click on an icon, it'll select every icon on the desktop. Also when I'm typing, it'll skip letters that I was typing or I will have to press the same letter twice in order to start typing. When I'm playing a game such as CODMW2 or HL2DM and I'm going in a direction, sometimes it'll beep and keep my character going in that direction.
Any clues on whats going on??
I've been having this problem ever since I had to reload windows. After so many keystrokes on the keyboard the speakers and computer will beep. Sometimes if I'm holding down the shift, ctrl, or alt keys. It'll function as if I'm holding down one of the other listed keys. For example, if I hold down the ctrl key, and try to click on an icon, it'll select every icon on the desktop. Also when I'm typing, it'll skip letters that I was typing or I will have to press the same letter twice in order to start typing. When I'm playing a game such as CODMW2 or HL2DM and I'm going in a direction, sometimes it'll beep and keep my character going in that direction.
Any clues on whats going on??
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alan2308
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It could be a dying keyboard. Do you have another one handy to try, or another PC you can plug that one into? -
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Devilsbane
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try start --> run --> cmd --> net stop beep
I noticed this on several computers. Particularly when playing games involving the left arrow key or spacebar. When you hold so many keys down, the computer beeps. I don't know what causes it, or if it is on every computer. You could have some keys that are sticking down which causes this problem.Decide what to be and go be it. -
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kalebksp
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Sounds like you're activating one of the accessibility features. Turning it off varies by Windows version. Google for your OS and disabling StickyKeys, FilterKeys, and ToggleKeys. -
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Plantwiz
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It could be a dying keyboard. Do you have another one handy to try, or another PC you can plug that one into?
All good comments, but I have had this sort of thing happen too and it turns out to be the simplest, especially if the KB cord has been stretched or bent excessively (say behind near a wall or cabinet and bent up/down to reach the desktop).
If you have ruled out hot keys and all the settings at your control panel...change the KB out.Plantwiz
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Thanks everyone, I'll give it some tries. :SBooya!!
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