Typing bleed-through on networked computer

[Bob J]

A friend of mine can type something on his home network computer
upstairs and it comes though on his wfie's computer downstairs in
places like google or address line or anything thats open.

This is really weird and I've never seen it before.

Any ideas??

TIA

 

[Ron Lowe]

A friend of mine can type something on his home network computer
upstairs and it comes though on his wfie's computer downstairs in
places like google or address line or anything thats open.

This is really weird and I've never seen it before.

Any ideas??

TIA

Wireless keyboards on each system cross-talking to the other is the most
likely explanation I can think of.

 

[Peter D]

Wireless keyboards on each system cross-talking to the other is the most
likely explanation I can think of.

I agree. I thought of Remote Desktop or similar, even 'spy' software that
allows remote viewing of desktops, but that would copy everything, not just
keypresses. Then again that's quite a distance for a wireless keyboard's
signal to cover. And he didn't mention having wireless keyboards -- which
would be an unusual if they are desktops.

To the OP:
If they are Wireless Keyboards, try changing the channel on ONE of the
keyboards.

If you don't have wireless keyboards...
I'm assuming they are on the same network, behind a hub or router. If they
are, do you use DHCP or assign IPs. If you do, chekc the IP settings that
they are correctly configured and different (though Windows will usually
tell you if two computers have the same IP).
If they are not, and one of them gives the other access via ICS, check the
settings of ICS, the Windows Firewall settings on each or anything unusual.
Look for any unusual programs that are running in the background.
What happens if you unplug one of them from the network?
Does it happen if you run one or both in Safe Mode with Networking?
Have you done a Virus check and is your AV software up-to-date? -- do the
check with the computers offline and disconnected from the network.
Have you run a spyware check on each?
If they are brand name systems, did they come with some sort of "tech desk
helper" app that loads in the background and allows a tech to roubleshoot
the system? If they did, it's possible that one of them is acting as a host,
the other as a remote.
If it jsut started happening, has anyone loaded any software recently that
may have started the problem?

HTH

 

[Jon]

I agree. I thought of Remote Desktop or similar, even 'spy' software that
allows remote viewing of desktops, but that would copy everything, not
just keypresses. Then again that's quite a distance for a wireless
keyboard's signal to cover. And he didn't mention having wireless
keyboards -- which would be an unusual if they are desktops.

To the OP:
If they are Wireless Keyboards, try changing the channel on ONE of the
keyboards.

If you don't have wireless keyboards...
I'm assuming they are on the same network, behind a hub or router. If they
are, do you use DHCP or assign IPs. If you do, chekc the IP settings that
they are correctly configured and different (though Windows will usually
tell you if two computers have the same IP).
If they are not, and one of them gives the other access via ICS, check the
settings of ICS, the Windows Firewall settings on each or anything
unusual.
Look for any unusual programs that are running in the background.
What happens if you unplug one of them from the network?
Does it happen if you run one or both in Safe Mode with Networking?
Have you done a Virus check and is your AV software up-to-date? -- do the
check with the computers offline and disconnected from the network.
Have you run a spyware check on each?
If they are brand name systems, did they come with some sort of "tech desk
helper" app that loads in the background and allows a tech to roubleshoot
the system? If they did, it's possible that one of them is acting as a
host, the other as a remote.
If it jsut started happening, has anyone loaded any software recently that
may have started the problem?

HTH

I suspect it's a hoax question.

The OP posted the same message 4 times and 2 of them look like schoolboy
attempts to duplicate the other two (but with sufficient differences to show
that they were individually typed).

ie

Networked computer bleeds through to other computer when typing
Netwroked computer typing bleeds through to other computer
(spelling mistake, plus different word order, plus no 'when')

Typing bleed-through on networked computer
Typing bleed-through on computer (forgot the 'networked')

So I suspect the OP sent the sets of 2 messages from the 2 computers
(nearly) simultaneously via remote software.

 

[Jon]

Maybe his post didn't appear as quickly as he though it should, so he
typed new ones thinking his original posts weren't posted. (assuming he is
a n00b).

Could be, and it remains an interesting question as to how it might be
technically possible, whether it's a hoax or not.

 

[V Green]

You may well be aware that "Peter D" <[email protected]> had previously written in


I suspect it's a hoax question.

The OP posted the same message 4 times and 2 of them look like schoolboy
attempts to duplicate the other two (but with sufficient differences to show
that they were individually typed).

ie

Networked computer bleeds through to other computer when typing
Netwroked computer typing bleeds through to other computer
(spelling mistake, plus different word order, plus no 'when')

Typing bleed-through on networked computer
Typing bleed-through on computer (forgot the 'networked')

So I suspect the OP sent the sets of 2 messages from the 2 computers
(nearly) simultaneously via remote software.

OooooKaayy.....

WHY would anyone go to that kind of trouble?

Methinks you are spending too much time working on
conspiracy theories..

 

[dobey]

I suspect it's a hoax question.

The OP posted the same message 4 times and 2 of them look like schoolboy
attempts to duplicate the other two (but with sufficient differences to
show that they were individually typed).

ie

Networked computer bleeds through to other computer when typing
Netwroked computer typing bleeds through to other computer
(spelling mistake, plus different word order, plus no 'when')

Typing bleed-through on networked computer
Typing bleed-through on computer (forgot the 'networked')

So I suspect the OP sent the sets of 2 messages from the 2 computers
(nearly) simultaneously via remote software.

Maybe his post didn't appear as quickly as he though it should, so he typed
new ones thinking his original posts weren't posted. (assuming he is a
n00b).


I lived with some tard who would do things like click 20 times to get a web
page to print because nothing came out after clicking the first 20 times. He
was too lazy to check if the printer was on, so I would turn the printer on
the next day and it would start to print. Luckily I never keep more than a
few blank pages in the printer...