pressing the key "w" lance programs that I don't want to open.
Whenever I hit the "w" key on my keyboard, it opens the programs that I don't want to not open. ITunes, internet explore etc. open up and stop what ever I am working. It is a real headache when I work on word documents. How can I stop this?
Hi WSGP.
Thank you for using Vista answers Forum.
This only occurs in Microsoft Word?
You press another key at the same time with the key "w"?
Are you using any character language alternative cards?
I suggest all first update your antivirus software and do a full scan of your computer.
I suggest then perform a clean boot to isolate startup programs that can cause this problem.
Here is an article on how to do it:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135/
Try your action to see if the problem is resolved.
Please let us know if that helps.
Chris
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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