black square instead of cursor in windows 7

I have a black square instead of a slider in Windows 7
squared wont let me type anything in.

Hi L Vernon,

1. where do you see the black square instead of the cursor?
2. where are you trying to type?
3. what happens when you type?

Step 1: I suggest boo the computer in safe mode and check if you're able to type. The following link will help you to boo the computer in safe mode.

Start your computer in safe mode
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Step 2: If you are able to enter in safe mode, then I suggest you perform the clean boot and remove the program that is causing the problem.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: follow step 7 of section of boot KB929135 to the computer in normal mode.

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