Computer problem can anyone help

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 18:56

When I was answering an email this morning, the type suddenly stopped appearing on the screen. The only

way i can type, is by holding each key down for at least 5 seconds. There is also a clicking noise when i press the keys down, my computer is a laptop. can anybody help please.



the butlers wife

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 19:41

did you open a attachment b4 this happened

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 19:44

carry out a complete scan for viruses etc

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 19:48

go to your control panel and find restore your computer to a earlier time.



then take your computer back 1 day in time .



it may sort out your problem if you have not picked up a virus.

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 21:17

run system restore in 'safe mode'

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
03/07/2010 00:17

If the above haven't worked you could try using the 'virtual keyboard'.

You'll find it here: Start - All programs - Accessories - Accessibility - Virtual keyboard (or you may have to start it in Utility Manager)

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
03/07/2010 00:20

Sorry, it's called 'On Screen keyboard' and once opened can be 'Always on top' by selecting in Settings.

Soupseed


Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
03/07/2010 00:52

sounds like it could be a sticky key problem. If you open the start menu(windows key) does a selection box keep wizzing around all the icons?

mikeyCBBR


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
03/07/2010 10:48

New keyboard

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
03/07/2010 11:04

is your laptop keyboard dirty it may have food or crumbs dust etc under the keys



get air duster and blast and or remove keyboard and clean

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
03/07/2010 11:53

Hi all,





Thanks for everyone who replied to my call for help, carried out a complete scan for viruses and then followed the advice on msg 4 and reversed to earlier time, this seems to have cured the problem. I knew members on Cyprus44 would help me and I am really grateful to you all.





The butlers wife