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Windows XP running on an older Dell PC.
Oddly, about the time Windows 7 was released (and corresponding with some
Automatic Windows XP Updates) my computer started a frustrating behavior.
When trying to type characters in the USER password screen, IE address bar,
notepad, Word or any other character input field...I am able to type one or
two letters then the machine self types WWWWWWWWWWWW endlessly. The W is
disabled on the keyboard. The keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Natural
Multimedia Keyboard & Mouse. I also have a WACOM Intuous 3 graphics tablet
that has worked flawlessly for several years.
I researched this phenomena online and have tried every suggested cure
including:
--Checking Keyboard for stuck key by removing key and cleaning underneath
--Replacing Batteries in the wireless keyboard & mouse
--Updating the Microsoft Keyboard Drivers
--Removing the Wireless Drivers, & cold booting with a PS Keyboard plugged
in and configured. (Same behavior and disabled W key)
--Disabled Speech Recognition in Windows XP
--Updated Drivers for WACOM Tablet
--Removed Drivers and Tablet from system
--Ran multiple types/brands of virus, malware, spyware, hijacking scans
--Performed System Restore to point before Updates and initiation of problem
(problem exists)
--Repeated virus, spyware scans
This behavior appears in SAFE MODE as well.
Any other suggestions?
Oddly, about the time Windows 7 was released (and corresponding with some
Automatic Windows XP Updates) my computer started a frustrating behavior.
When trying to type characters in the USER password screen, IE address bar,
notepad, Word or any other character input field...I am able to type one or
two letters then the machine self types WWWWWWWWWWWW endlessly. The W is
disabled on the keyboard. The keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Natural
Multimedia Keyboard & Mouse. I also have a WACOM Intuous 3 graphics tablet
that has worked flawlessly for several years.
I researched this phenomena online and have tried every suggested cure
including:
--Checking Keyboard for stuck key by removing key and cleaning underneath
--Replacing Batteries in the wireless keyboard & mouse
--Updating the Microsoft Keyboard Drivers
--Removing the Wireless Drivers, & cold booting with a PS Keyboard plugged
in and configured. (Same behavior and disabled W key)
--Disabled Speech Recognition in Windows XP
--Updated Drivers for WACOM Tablet
--Removed Drivers and Tablet from system
--Ran multiple types/brands of virus, malware, spyware, hijacking scans
--Performed System Restore to point before Updates and initiation of problem
(problem exists)
--Repeated virus, spyware scans
This behavior appears in SAFE MODE as well.
Any other suggestions?