My "Ctrl" (control) key has stopped working.
My "Ctrl" (control) key has stopped working. I tried both keys on my keyboard, which worked earlier today, but just stopped. I think it's associated software (Win 7). Any ideas for a fix? Thank you.
My "Ctrl" (control) key has stopped working. I tried both keys on my keyboard, which worked earlier today, but just stopped. I think it's associated software (Win 7). Any ideas for a fix? Thank you.
Made the keyboard screen to work?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/type-without-using-the-keyboard-on-screen-keyboard
It works if you plug a different USB/keyboard (on the keyboard, that is)?
Restarted in safe mode?
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