Stuck Alt key
I'm sure it is a software problem, but it's the closest Windows subcategory of you, that I could choose to 99%.
The signal from my alt key is stuck on and power off. Pressing frantically until it changes can get so that I can type again, but he does not use the key combinations alt, and if I have inadvertently forgotten it is working properly, sometimes it gets stuck and then I cannot do anything BUT alt key combinations. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate. I did some troubleshooting and that's what I know:
Using another keyboard does not.
* Using a different OS IS fix the problem, so it occurs in Windows.
* The keyboard screen reflects when the alt key is stuck or not. By clicking on the ALT key on the on-screen keyboard has the same bizarre effect only by pressing the button.
Reinstalling the drivers for the keyboard did not help.
Restarting the computer gets the button to take off.
* Sticky keys and alt-lock are turned off.
I have fixed problems Windows 1,000001 million before, but this one left me speechless. Thanks in advance to all those who have ideas.
Hi Brian,.
I suggest to check for cause of eth to clean boot state and make sure you have already completed all the possible troubleshooting steps.
Clean boot: To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
How to perform a clean boot for a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: Please refer to the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after a clean boot troubleshooting section of Kb to start the computer to a normal startup after you fix the problem.
Let us know the status of the issue. We would be happy to help you.
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