steve_s

any of you IT gurus no how to "untogggle" the control key in windows...
as when you press the "f" key - it tries to use the "find" command
when you press the "r" key - it tries to use the "run" command
any help would be gratefully received.

steve

druddle

My uncle had this on a new XP PC. Quickest and simplest way round it is to reboot.

Not sure how you get to this state though.

Dave

scoobs

Steve

You could be running "Sticky Keys" found under accessibility options. It's desinged for one handed poeple. Have a look. Also possible dodgy keyboard ??

Scoobs

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Get it with our W98 pcs at work

Sticky/greasy keyboard?

steve_s

cheers guys - it's not the sticky keys as there are no accessibility options loaded.
don't think its keyboard but I'll try swapping it.
any more offers...

steve

fast bloke

Dodgy ctrl key? check it isn't sticking, cos afaik there is no way to lock it on. Maybe you are just crap at typing?

dsmith

Dont think you have to have accessibility loaded to do the sticky keys (though could be wrong )

press the left shift 5 times (on Win2K anyway) then options I think. Sounds the most likely (or a physically stuck key ?)

HHxx

If its not the Accessibility Options control panel, then just wash the keyboard and make sure its totally dry before plugging it back in. Thats what I did when I poured a pint of Orange Juice into my keyboard.

Failing that / or just try smacking the keys hard-ish to un-stick it

dsmith

Yep have to go with HHxx give both ctrl keys a damn good beating. If nothing else you'll feel better

Deano

ChristianR

iTrader: (1)

i used to have this happen, what i did was hold down alt and shift and pressed a key.. say r, then just pressed r again, and it worked... think it is a bug.

steve_s

sorry guys nothing has worked so far, but the key thats sticking toggled is the "windows key" doh..... not the control key as previously thought. i wish i had a brain...
or keyboard that worked ok...

steve

druddle

did u try a reboot ?

steve_s

yup still there
i think theres only 1 thig for it ... out of the window it goes

HHxx

Try a different keyboard to see if its hardware or software

steve_s

changed keyboard still same.
so I'll change the pc as it's doing my head in and can't be ar*ed with rebuilding it again

thanks anyway guys..

i think its a bug (in windows surely not)
steve

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

Sounds silly, but try double-pressing (like double-clicking) the Ctrl key, this often clears it.