Keyboard sends random characters

[Guest]

I am running XP Pro with Logitech Cordless Duo MX100 (connected to the PS2
port)on a Xenon processor with 4GB RAM & dual 2.4 GB processors.

Periodically, when I press the keys on the keyboard it seems to send random
characters. For example, if I hit a k it will send an x. It doesn't seem to
affect the numeric pad or F keys and it hits all applications periodically --
Photoshop, OE, Word, etc. When I shut the application down and restart it,
the problem goes away. Occasionally I have to reboot the machine. Regardless
of what I do, the problem will reappear.

I checked the keyboard mapping, it is set to US English. I moved the mouse
charger, which seems to be some sort of IR or signal relay, directly in front
of the keyboard. I still have the problem, although not as frequently. Prior
to this keyboard, I was using another Logitech cordless and had the same
issue which was the reason I bought this one.

Is there a way to correct this problem?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I am running XP Pro with Logitech Cordless Duo MX100 (connected to the PS2
port)on a Xenon processor with 4GB RAM & dual 2.4 GB processors.

Periodically, when I press the keys on the keyboard it seems to send random
characters. For example, if I hit a k it will send an x. It doesn't seem to
affect the numeric pad or F keys and it hits all applications periodically --
Photoshop, OE, Word, etc. When I shut the application down and restart it,
the problem goes away. Occasionally I have to reboot the machine. Regardless
of what I do, the problem will reappear.

I checked the keyboard mapping, it is set to US English. I moved the mouse
charger, which seems to be some sort of IR or signal relay, directly in front
of the keyboard. I still have the problem, although not as frequently. Prior
to this keyboard, I was using another Logitech cordless and had the same
issue which was the reason I bought this one.

Is there a way to correct this problem?

You need to find out if the problem is caused by
a) Your cordless operation, or
b) Your PS/2 port, or
c) Windows XP

The methods are quite simple:
a) Use an ordinary keyboard for a while.
b), c) Boot the machine with a Win98 boot disk from www.bootdisk.com.
If the problem disappears then it's a WinXP problem.
If the problem persists then it's a PS/2 port problem.