Calculator keeps poping up

[Mike]

I'm running a a fresh install of XP Pro on a new Dell
Latitude D600 with all of the latest XP service packs. The
Windows XP calculator randomly opens up while I'm typing.
It doesn't happen when I'm in a particular application or
at a particular interval.

I've checked for shortcut keys and rogue programs running
on the system. All signs point to it not being virus-
related (I've run AV scans and checked the registry
through). Additionally, no strange processes are running
under taskmgr. I've also verified that the calc.exe isn't
set up as a screensaver or a scheduled task.

I'm really quite dumbfounded and would rather not rebuild
my system. Can anyone shed light on this? Have you seen
this before?

Thank you in advance,

Michael E. Branstein, MCP
System Administrator / Developer

 

[Will]

-----Original Message-----
I'm running a a fresh install of XP Pro on a new Dell
Latitude D600 with all of the latest XP service packs. The
Windows XP calculator randomly opens up while I'm typing.
It doesn't happen when I'm in a particular application or
at a particular interval.

I've checked for shortcut keys and rogue programs running
on the system. All signs point to it not being virus-
related (I've run AV scans and checked the registry
through). Additionally, no strange processes are running
under taskmgr. I've also verified that the calc.exe isn't
set up as a screensaver or a scheduled task.

I'm really quite dumbfounded and would rather not rebuild
my system. Can anyone shed light on this? Have you seen
this before?

Thank you in advance,

Michael E. Branstein, MCP
System Administrator / Developer

.
I can make the the Calc.exe pop up by pressing "next

track" button on the multimedia keyboard that came with
this HP Pavilion PC when I am running XP from my D: drive.

When using Windows ME which the the PC came with from C:
drive, all the buttons do what they should or can be
programmed to do. With XP my volume control dial, mute and
standby buttons work as does what is now a calculator
shortcut.

You could try uninstall/reinstall keyboard even try
calling it something it is not, until someone comes up
with a definite answer as to reson for mystery calculator.

May even solve problem.

 

[Guest]

----- Mike wrote: ----

I'm running a a fresh install of XP Pro on a new Dell
Latitude D600 with all of the latest XP service packs. The
Windows XP calculator randomly opens up while I'm typing.
It doesn't happen when I'm in a particular application or
at a particular interval.

I've checked for shortcut keys and rogue programs running
on the system. All signs point to it not being virus
related (I've run AV scans and checked the registry
through). Additionally, no strange processes are running
under taskmgr. I've also verified that the calc.exe isn't
set up as a screensaver or a scheduled task

I'm really quite dumbfounded and would rather not rebuild
my system. Can anyone shed light on this? Have you seen
this before

Thank you in advance

Michael E. Branstein, MCP
System Administrator / Developer

Did you ever get it to stop popping up? I have the same problem. I have a Dell Demension 8300.