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hifilie

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Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
« on: November 29, 2006, 09:13:36 AM »
Hi everyone,

I'm relatively knowledgeable about computers but I've come across a problem that I cannot for the life of me solve.  I've searched these forums and have found no solution.

It all started when I dropped a 1,000 page book on my keyboard.  A few days later I noticed my computer seems to alt-tab randomly.  This is, of course, annoying beyond words.  At first, it only did it when I hadn't used the keyboard in a while, but the situation deteriorated over a month or two to the point where I would be typing a sentence and *poof* alt-tab.  Also, if I'm playing a game (mostly Final Fantasy 11), sometimes I'll be typing something and it'll "lag" -- I'll press keys... ....... ... ......... ... THEN what I typed will appear.

At first I thought it was spyware or something, but I got the idea to change keyboards.  Still does it... not nearly as much or as bad but it still does it. I have (and keep updated) PC-Cillin and Webroot Spysweeper but both come up blank when I do full scans.  This is really annoying me as I can't play most of the games I have because it'll alt-tab and as most of us know, most games shy away from alt-tab support (Half-Life 2 comes readily to mind).

Any help would be much appreciated.  Thanks!
« Last Edit: November 29, 2006, 09:14:56 AM by hifilie »

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    Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
    « Reply #1 on: November 29, 2006, 09:25:09 AM »
    hows the keyboard connected?

    try using

    avg anti-spyware

    adaware

    spybot

    Ccleaner ( use the issues scan to clean up ur register just make sure to back up when it asks to)


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    Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
    « Reply #2 on: November 29, 2006, 10:56:52 AM »
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    hows the keyboard connected?

    Its a USB keyboard.

    So you're saying its most likely spyware/adware causing the problem?  I was kind of hoping it was something like a bad USB port or something...

    unlovedwarrior



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      Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
      « Reply #3 on: November 29, 2006, 11:03:03 AM »
      have you tried puting it in another USB port??

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      Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
      « Reply #4 on: November 29, 2006, 11:09:37 AM »
      Do you have a PS/2 keyboard you can try using on that computer?

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      Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
      « Reply #5 on: November 29, 2006, 12:20:52 PM »
      Everyone should own a PS2 keyboard...
      " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

      hifilie

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      Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
      « Reply #6 on: November 29, 2006, 01:59:30 PM »
      Never occurred to me to try a different port... I'm at work now but I'll try it when I get home... *crosses fingers*

      Thanks for the replies :)

      Update - Well that sucks.  Old keyboard is USB and new keyboard is PS/2 :(  Meaning of course the port(s) is/are fine, meaning its probably spyware... yay! Unless someone can think of something else to try, it looks like I'll be scanning my night away...
      « Last Edit: November 29, 2006, 02:54:29 PM by hifilie »

      GX1_Man

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      Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
      « Reply #7 on: November 29, 2006, 03:12:36 PM »
      Keep us posted.  ;)

      mcf747



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        Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
        « Reply #8 on: December 02, 2006, 11:08:47 PM »
        did you install any drivers for the new and or old keybord??

        GX1_Man

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        Re: Computer seems to be alt-tabbing by itself
        « Reply #9 on: December 03, 2006, 06:10:30 AM »
        A real PS/2 keyboard does not need drivers. They are built into Windows.