control key help!

[Spencer Hayes]

for some reason.. the only way that anything at all will open (not just the internet) i have to hold down the control key!
i tried turning off all popup blockers.. and it still didnt work.. PLEASE HELP ME!!

[Raptor]

Scan for viruses, trojans and spyware.

What operating system are you using?

Did you check Start -> Settings -> Configuration -> Disability settings? Perhaps something there has been tagged.

[spencer hayes]

I am using windows XP and cannot find Start -> Settings -> Configuration -> Disability settings... sorry. i guess ill try and get updated virus stuff and do another scan..

[Raptor]

I use a localized version, thus translations may not be proper.

It is an icon with a disabeled person in a wheelchair.

[merlin_2]

are you using a touch screen? and not a mouse?>http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/assistance/HP052700241033.aspx  and this >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308949

[spencer hayes]

as far as i can tell nothing has been tagged in the disabilty settings.. and im not using a touchscreen..
i did another virus check and it still happens!
do you think it might be a firewall problem? i just got service pack 2

[Raptor]

I recently installed Service Pack 2 and other than a dodgy Internet connection for 2-3 resets I have no such problem.

Next to your Systray there should be a keyboard Icon. Did you check if everything is configured properly as well?

And can you tell when your problem started and how?

[spencer hayes]

well.. this just started yesterday.. i dont know how exactly... i was just wondering if it was a firewall problem because i have 2 firewalls. one is service pack 2 and the other is bsafe online.

and sorry but.. what is systray??

[spencer hayes]

ok ok never mind i figured it out. thanks anyway guys!

I experimented with Bsafe online and found out it was just a popup blocker gone beserk! hehheh but its fixed now!

[Raptor]

I recommend either Sygate Personal Firewall or Free ZoneAlarm as a firewall. I never heard of 'Bsafe' and I have never seen it either. You can turn off the SP2 Firewall unless you have no problem with it.

As for a pop-up blocker.. Why not use
Mozilla Firefox a browser with a built-in pop-up blocker.

I believe SP2 also provides Internet Explorer with a pop-up blocker.