c:\windows\system32\osk.exe, a referral was returned from the server

My scren keyboard on does not: error when I try to use:c:\windows\system32\osk.exe, a referral was returned from the server

Hi Kevin Urubek,

1. what operating system do you use?
2 is connected to the domain of the computer?

Method 1
If the steps above fail, I suggest to create a new user account and see if you get the same error message, the following link will allow to create new user account.

Create a user account
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

If everything works well in the new user account, then I suggest you to follow the article to transfer files and settings to the new user account.
Difficulty of a corrupted user profile
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

Method 2

If you're windows7, try the steps from the following link:
How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

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