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Big problem with sticky keys, virus?

fannymg Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
 Georges28 -
Hello,

I’ve been having a problem with my PC for a few days: a Sticky Keys window keeps appearing, and I can't remove it most of the time even if I uncheck this option. A beeping sound is heard (most often when turning the computer on and off), and after a while, my keyboard keys act weirdly: sometimes uppercase, sometimes lowercase, and some keys don't work at all... Moreover, my computer has become much slower, and when I’m online, it opens a new page every time I click on a link...
I’ve run several antivirus programs: Bit Defender, Kaspersky, AVG, AVAST, Norton, and nothing comes up for them. Only AVG mentions 3 files in the system32 folder (it says "change" but doesn't find any viruses and doesn’t say anything else)

I can’t find a solution, and if someone could help me, it would be great before I throw it out the window!

Thanks
Configuration: Windows XP

12 answers

  1. Sylvie
     
    Hello.

    I had a similar problem two years ago and I discovered that one of the "shift" keys was stuck, which probably caused an unintended command.

    Try to check if you might have an issue on that side.

    Best wishes.

    Sylvie.
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    1. Georges28
       
      I just had the same problem. After cursing at a virus, I read your solution: and you were right: it was indeed the keyboard that was too old. I changed it and everything works wonderfully. Thank you!
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  2. sousou13
     
    Hello everyone !!

    I had exactly the same problem, tried everything antivirus etc....
    So I went for Sylvie's solution, I completely took apart the keyboard and cleaned it all (since apparently no key seemed stuck).
    Result it works !!!!!

    Thank you Sylvie
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  3. Neoxeo78 Posted messages 107 Status Member 1
     
    Hello Fannymg

    before anything else, just a quick question, does your keyboard and computer usually work well?
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  4. fannymg Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    Yes, generally everything is fine. I tried connecting an external keyboard and mouse (it's a laptop, I forgot to mention) to see if it changed anything! But nothing, the laptop continues its craziness!

    Do you have any idea what might be happening?

    Thanks
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  6. fannymg
     
    I really need help understanding. I just formatted my computer and I still have the same problems: the left shift key and the alt gr key don't work, and it selects multiple items when I click on just one! What's happening here???????? Even though I say again, I tested with an external keyboard and mouse... it didn't change anything, still the problem!

    What can I do?

    Thank you for your answers

    fannymg
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  7. sylvie
     
    Please help Fannymg. I have exactly the same problems and I'm also at risk of breaking down.
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  8. Neoxeo78 Posted messages 107 Status Member 1
     
    Hello Fanny,

    sorry for replying so late but the weekend got in the way.

    I've thought about your problem but I can't come up with any solution.

    I don't understand why this happens even after formatting the PC. My only explanation would be a hardware issue and there's nothing we can do about that. You'd need to have it repaired.

    Could you still give me the configuration of your PC? Which OS are you using?
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  9. FANNYMG
     
    MY SYSTEM IS WINDOWS XP.

    IT'S GETTING WORSE NOW I HAVE A DEBUGGER THAT STARTS UP I CAN'T OPEN INTERNET PAGES ANYMORE. APPARENTLY THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH I EXPLORER.
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  10. Neoxeo78 Posted messages 107 Status Member 1
     
    Are you sure you don't have a virus or Trojan?
    Could someone take control of your PC?
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  11. fannymg
     
    Regarding the virus, I don’t think I have one, I tested at least 6 antivirus programs. As for the rest, I don’t know how I can find out?

    Thank you.
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  12. ouzy
     
    I have the same problem. It's neither a virus nor a trojan (it's easy to see how we refer to mysterious causes as soon as we have a problem). No, it comes from the sticky keys... to partially fix your problem, turn off the forced capitalization (caps lock).
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    1. tonio0601
       
      Hello

      I sincerely believe that it's a virus. I had the same problem three weeks ago. Complete reinstallation of the computer was very difficult, but in the end, the computer is back to its original state and it's working very well.

      Just yesterday, a few days after reinstalling my external hard drive, the same problem occurred. If it were a hardware issue, we wouldn't all have the same problem, considering that I'm on Vista, meaning there's an issue on both XP and Vista.

      How can I find this virus ???????
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  13. nany13126
     
    Hello,
    I have the same problem too, I really don't understand what's happening, the Sticky Keys window opens at any time and then everything locks up completely, the keys are glitching, internet windows open with every click... I've tried everything, complete formatting, starting in safe mode, msconfig + disabling windows at startup... I really don't see any way out

    Please HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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