Keyboard problem

[Mr Men]

How do I restore my keyboard back to default setting? everytime I type I get ] and when I
Type s I get ooo

Delete does not work so to have to use the esc button

I have tried a system restore and still have the same problem

[ilscuro]

Doesn't
control panel/region and language/change keyboard/ work then?

[Mr Men]

Doesn't
control panel/region and language/change keyboard/ work then?

Just done this and set to English and in advanced restarted p.c and am still getting the same

Am now getting € when hitting x key

Any more ideas what the problem could be?

[Mr Men]

Would resetting Internet explored to default settings solve the issue?

[ilscuro]

Doubt it m8, but you should bin IE immediately and use firefox.

[Brydo666]

Is it a laptop? Sounds like a hardware issue.

I'd start with reseating the keyboard connector cable.

[B.I.G.]

Could anything have been spilt on the keyboard m8 even a while back and you thought it had caused no problems?

[big3card]

Did you setup the keyboard during installing the o/s or was the problem there before?

[evilsatan]

Definitely sounds like a hardware fault mate or a virus. Boot to a livecd and see if typing is ok, if it is then you have a software issue.

Is it a laptop or desktop? USB or ps2 connection? Try another port or keyboard if possible.

[russbeer]

the other day after i went to a ropey site my caps lock came on on its own and wouldn't go off, the ' sign was a @ and the numbers on the top row were the symbols instead, and the number pad didnt work. Couldn't get it to change back so rebooted and ran a couple of spyware checks. I only use google chrome or firefox and I had over 340 adwares on the pc, one of a "medium threat" and once they were gone and rebooted the keyboard worked fine again so try something similar maybe?

[Mr Men]

Right have tried another port still the same problem,Have also been reading about keyboard mapping faults

• Click on Start >> Control Panel
• Double click on System (may need to be in classic view)
• Switch to the hardware tab
• Click the device manager button
• Expand the keyboard tree by clicking the + next to "Keyboards".
• This should show all your keyboards install.
• Double click on the appropriate one (possibly "HID Keyboard Device")
• On this general tab check to see if it reports any errors.
• Switch to the driver tab
• Press the update driver button
• Let the wizard automatically search for a driver for you.
• If it finds one, close down all the windows and try Ben's screen again.
• If this doesn't help - let us know.

Done this and still got same problem

Am now going out to get new keyboard,Its got to be the keyboard that is fucked

Will report back

[evilsatan]

First try booting a LiveCD or just into safe mode as it could be a virus mate.

[Mr Men]

After all the Techy stuff It all boils down to a Knackered Keyboard, Have just got a new keyboard from your well known high street supplier for the sum of £11.99 and it WORKS
Problem solved


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