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Keyboard not working! plz help

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Hello,
for some reson my keyboard just stopped working (im using onscreen board). anyway my comp. is also going slower and i virus scanned and nothing came up... please help

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rubrami281, on Nov 23, 2008 1:20:24 am GMT
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1. The most common problem when faced with a non-working keyboard is an improper connection. Try reconnecting your keyboard, restart your computer and see if that fixes it.
2. Turn off the system. Unplug the keyboard connect and inspect for any bent or broken pins. If the pins are bent, then it is possible to gently straighten them using the tip of a ball point pen or mechanical pencil. If the pins are broken, then replacement of the keyboard may be necessary.
3. Try updating the device driver. Visit the manufactures web site for the latest driver available for your keyboard make and model.
4. While at the manufactures web site. See if there are software patches or updates available for your keyboard. If there are, go ahead and install them as well as the updated driver.
5. If you are using a multi-media type keyboard, be sure to delete the software before installing any new drivers for this type of keyboard. Install the updated driver for the manufactures web site, then re-install the keyboard software. If any software updates or patches are available for your multi-media keyboard, install them at this time. Delete the keyboard software by using Add/Remove Programs (Start>> Control Panel>> Add/Remove Programs). If you receive a prompt asking if you would like to remove all shared files, answer "No to all". Then click OK.

   
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Arexeus, on Nov 23, 2008 1:31:51 am GMT
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Does your system recognize your keyboard while you boot?
(Try casting a glance on the screen for "Keyboard error' at the system start-up)

0. If so you have to repair it (rubrami281) or buy a new one.

1. If it is recognized by the system try going in the device manager (Right-click 'My computer", Proprieties,go on the Hardware tab and choose "Device Manager") and check if it's a software problem:
1.1. Find "Keyboards" in Device manager if not present, do step 0.
1.2. If there is a "keyboards" and it shows your keyboard model (ex: "Standard 101/102-Key or Natural PS/2 Keyboard") try right clicking and "Uninstal" it's driver, then reebooting.
1.3. Wait for Windows® to install the new hardware (Keyboard), or -if your keyboard came with a CD or diskette instal from there. Reeboot again to be sure.
1.4. Transfer all your money in this account: ROBCR045027.........:-j just kidding :P, that's all, hope it works.

   
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rubrami281, on Nov 23, 2008 1:58:25 am GMT
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I would check and see that the keyboard driver is ok.
Start..control panel...systems...hardware..
devise manager...keyboard. If yellow mark, right click and re install driver.

   
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uvaraj, on Dec 22, 2008 5:05:25 am GMT
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My e board not work i need key board image on line testing driver imge

   
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keyproble, on Jan 6, 2009 12:45:27 am GMT

Every tie i press soe letters, like 'R', this thing shows up and its fro y coputer or soething. the only way i can type is by pressing SHIFT and then i can type. oh please soebody help.

   
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Chicken325, on Jan 10, 2009 2:55:24 pm GMT

Hey I don't quite know what the problem is with you but fore me once in a while my keyboard wont show weird strokes, but Itll just turn off. Theres probly just a short in the wire but if theres anything you know about mine plz tell me. So, anyways, Ive noticed you also can't typethe letter "m". Just saying.

   
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shiven, on Jan 10, 2009 6:43:31 pm GMT
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Check is ur num lock is on or not if is it than press the function key (left side next to control button) and num lock button it may work other wise check ur device manager for keyboard driver if it shows u yellow point next to it, uninstall it and than reboot wait until it ask u for update drivers or if not try going on to the ur laptop manafurre (what ever is ur laptop dell ) and install the drivers from there

   
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djtina, on Feb 20, 2009 9:22:01 am GMT
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Hey I have the same problem on 2 of my computers. First is desktop and the other one is laptop. I also think it has nothing to do with drivers. I think it's a virus but every time I do a scan with different antivirus programs, it shows nothing. So, if anyone has a sollution to this (and by solution I dont mean driver checks, because my drivers are fine), please let me know. Thanks in advance.......

   
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Antony68, on Jan 12, 2009 12:24:37 am GMT

Check keyboard language .... perhaps change from American english to British standard

for my eeepc 900 it started acting wierd .... keyboard wouldn't allow me to type anything only had mouse use ..... keypress weren't working

Try deleting and changing user accounts .... all these are temp solutions ... enabling you to re install xp ...

Via usb cd rom ..... My keyboard problem didn't occur in ... Dos ..... so i figured it was a program related issue...

goodluck

   
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Ivan, on Feb 7, 2009 9:31:49 pm GMT
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I have a HP Pavillion TX2500 tablet. I turned it on with the scren up, and while the computer was turning on I flipped the screen down to use it as a tablet. When I restablished the screen my keyboard didn´t repond and has not responded ever since. What happened and how do I fix it? thanks!

   
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Sara, on May 24, 2009 7:25:32 pm BST
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This is a common problem that HP knows about.

Go to this website http://h10025.www1.hp.com/...
(Basically just turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter it, take out the battery, hold the power button to the right for 30 seconds, put the battery back in, plug the AC adapter back in, turn it on).

This will make the keyboard type again. To prevent it from happening again, you have to download a driver from hp's drivers and downloads website and download the driver "WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD Processors) - Microsoft Windows Vista-Based". http://www.hp.com/#Support

For HP Touchsmart Tx2Z, Vista 64-bit, the driver is located here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/...

   
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vlee, on Jul 24, 2009 4:14:12 am BST

Thanks sara it worked!!!!

   
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 Ashu, on Nov 7, 2009 6:42:25 pm GMT

God bless you SARA...my keyboard is working again.

   
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gayle, on Feb 22, 2009 2:41:58 pm GMT

I have a Logitech wireless keyboard & mouse that I would like to put on another computer. I do not have the download disc but do have a removable usb if I knew how to and what exactly I need to transfer over. Can you help me?

   
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tourdekoers, on Mar 25, 2009 7:36:56 am GMT

Check the Logitech website and download the necessary drivers there.

   
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Ph0t0n, on Mar 28, 2009 3:05:51 pm GMT

I can't type the lowercaSe letter 's' - i have to copy and paste it or uSe the uppercaSe verSion. I have a G15 keyboard - but the WEIRDEST thing of all is when I VNC into my computer from work it still doesn't work! How can it be the keyboard'S fault if that'S the caSe??

Another weird thing - i can only paste the 's' once or twice and then the control-v won't let me paste it again.

And one laSt Strange thing - I have the G15 connected to a KVM and my other machine iS a viSta box, and that haS no problemS at all. WTF?

What could cauSe thiS?? a viruS?? If it iS and the guy who wrote it iS reading thiS he'S probably laughing hiS aSS off right about now... Damn you ya baSSSSSSSStard!!!

   
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RDV, on Apr 16, 2009 4:08:41 pm BST
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My new keyboard and new motherboard PCP 945gc doest connect its allway say keyboard error every time i power on the computer's...its make me dizzy

the real problem is i have 7 units of it
anyone help me

   
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anonymous, on May 26, 2009 3:23:41 pm BST

I would suggest going to start, then all programs, scroll up to accessories, then, accesibility, then, on-screen keyboard, download that, and if THAT doesn't work, than call a guy to fix your computer, or get a new one.

   
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anonymous, on May 26, 2009 3:29:32 pm BST

Well, i suggest that you use the on-the-screen keyboard.

   
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maybe, on Jun 28, 2009 5:19:08 am BST

Try to press once the "Fn" key if u have laptop. maybe it will help.

   
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tj., on Jun 28, 2009 10:20:30 am BST
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I can't tyPe the letter P on the internet, or any text boxes for that matter, but it works fine on games.

   
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VanPersie, on Jul 23, 2009 9:24:52 pm BST
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Hello,I can`t press keys "w" and "2" at the same time on my HP keyboard. Drivers update,broke that sh** keyboard and buy a new one,any other suggestions?

   
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chocolate_ icecream8484, on Sep 1, 2009 3:08:05 pm BST

Hello!!!! plz somebody help my only 'qwerty' keys are not working!!!! i am using the on screen keyboard!! plz help!!

   
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aj, on Sep 1, 2009 11:14:50 pm BST

Wow. my qwerty suddenly quit on me, too....help! i'm using another computer to type this....

   
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TheChard, on Sep 4, 2009 10:43:17 am BST
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Looks like you were having an issue with key stokes in windows - it is not a problem with your driver, keyboard and you cirtainly do not need to pay a guy to fix your computer or buy a new one!!!

press
SHIFT+Ctrl+ALT+the WINDWOS flag all at the same time.

Rick

   
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Louie, on Sep 10, 2009 9:36:15 pm BST
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My keyboard doesnt work if i type the same thing twice and its on a laptop keyboard and im a gamer and it is realy important to have a working keyboard. and i can only use backspace once help me plz

   
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William, on Sep 18, 2009 11:54:45 am BST

Plz Help My Laptop Keyboard Is Not Working....
I Cant Type Any Thing...And When I Press Shfit its Automaticly Type N Or M Or Enter For 5 Minute...Then I Restart My Computer For 3 Times And then I Cant Type AnyThing Then I Press Shift...Then Its Auto Maticly Type Anything Plz Help

Toshiba NB205

   
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Sanc, on Oct 21, 2009 9:17:01 pm BST

My lap p s brkn , can yp anyhn and dn knw why can anyn plas hlp?

   
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Mith, on Nov 1, 2009 2:46:40 pm GMT

Hello People,

Would really appreciate if anyone could help me with this issue...

Lately I installed WoW an since then my laptop haven't been working correct.
It started in-game when i clicked something it wouldn't register or react to my clicking with the mouse..
So i tried minimizing WoW and suddenly I wasn't able to press the tasks in the taskbar and I was unable to close programs, (Mozilla, Messenger, Skype and other windowed programs) It simply wouldn't let me press the X in the corner of the window.
Although I was able to alt+tab into a new window and it sometimes it was possible to press one time, but then the window would freeze afterwards..
Most actions where frozen and the only way that I was really able to navigate was with the keyboard..

Also as a part of this malfunction of my mouse/touchpad I was not able to press the logon logo when vista starts. (The part where you can choose between fingerswipe or password logon) I would have to restart several times until it would let me press the logon logo.

Anyone who can identify this as a part of that HP problem mentioned at the top of the page?

Btw, I've got a HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebook

   
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