Keyboard Issues - User Specific

[poopmonkey124]

I'm having some crazy keyboard issues that are literally driving me mad.  I had this issue a few months ago and I solved it by simply creating a new user in Vista.  Essentially, whenever I open up a game, regardless of it being windowed or fullscreen, my keyboard bugs out.  All my buttons are irresponsive unless I am holding shift, ctrl, or alt.  To press "enter" I have to have my shift key pressed as well.  The problem occured today while I was letting Mp3Gain adjust the volume of my Itunes library.  I played a game of Prototype and left the house for a while, letting Mp3Gain run.  When I came back and tried to play, the problem began.  I honestly don't know what could have occured however if I can't solve the problem I'm doing a fresh install with 64 bit Vista, as I just recently upgraded from a Pentium D to a Core 2 Quad.

Specs:
Windows Vista Pro
MSI G33M Mobo
Intel Q5500 Core 2 Quad 3.15 GHz
Evga GTX260
2x1gb Patriot somethingorother, 2x1gb G.skill DDR2
Tagan BZ800 800w PSU

[Karnac]

Swap in another keyboard and see  if it cures the problem.

[poopmonkey124]

Already have tried another keyboard, one non-USB and one USB.  Both had the same problem.

[Karnac]

Can you try open a game in safe mode and see if you get the same result.

[Quantos]

This sounds like it might be something caused by one of those language bar apps.

Nothing overtly comes to mind, but I'm hoping that I might jar someone elses memory.

[poopmonkey124]

Hmm, after restarting in safe mode I couldn't open any games up.  I didn't have an internet connection or apparently a display driver.  Just kept getting errors when trying to open them up, saying I didn't have a display adapter.  Lame.....  Would you guys suggest I just try a fresh install?  I have no problem with that it's just a pain in the *censored*, hah.

[Karnac]

See if there's anything showing up in device manager......black on yellow!