Missing the letter x

[Stan]

Running XP SP2 and Word 2003, Outlook Express 6. A few weeks ago when typing
in Word and OE the letter "x" would not show. Obviously it is okay now
because I can type "x" but the problem just came back. I fixed it then and
again now by using System Restore but I would like to find out what causes
this. As far as I know I didn't do anything unusual to make this happen.
Didn't install anything. Just did some surfing and emailing and all was well
before I discovered this behavior. Any ideas? Thanks.
Stan

 

[Tony Jollans]

The most likely explanation - by far - is a faulty keyboard.

Although it is not impossible to have some software installed that would
completely hijack a particular key it is very unlikely, and, if you haven't
installed anything, the only explanation is a virus, or malware of some
sort, which System Restore might, if you were lucky, put right.

 

[StevenM]

Stan,

If the problem is a sticky key, you can pop off the key, and clean
underneath with a Q-tip.

Steven Craig Miller

 

[Stan]

Steven & Tony,
Thanks for the input. Doubt it's the keyboard since in 2 instances System
Restore solved the problem. If it happens again I will change the keyboard
as I have another and will run all my anti-spyware programs.
Stan