typing "L" logs me off

[Dave]

My daughter was playing on one of my computers and now the computer
acts as though the Windows key is stuck because when I type "L" it
logs me off, "R" bring up Run and "E" brings up explorer.

I also had the Narrator and Onscreen Keyboard popping up and figured
out how to stop that, but I can't seem to find anything on how to stop
what's going on with the keyboard shortcuts.

How do I stop this?

 

[Unknown]

You may be correct in that the Windows key is stuck. Did you try turning
over the keyboard and gently tapping
it in an effort to shake out and dirt/food particles?

 

[Nepatsfan]

My daughter was playing on one of my computers and now the computer
acts as though the Windows key is stuck because when I type "L" it
logs me off, "R" bring up Run and "E" brings up explorer.

I also had the Narrator and Onscreen Keyboard popping up and figured
out how to stop that, but I can't seem to find anything on how to stop
what's going on with the keyboard shortcuts.

How do I stop this?

You can use this free utility to turn off the Windows key.

SharpKeys 2.1.1
http://www.randyrants.com/2006/07/sharpkeys_211.html

Note: You need Microsoft's .NET Framework 2.0 installed on your computer to run
this program.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Unknown]

Any idea of what would have turned it on?

You can use this free utility to turn off the Windows key.

SharpKeys 2.1.1
http://www.randyrants.com/2006/07/sharpkeys_211.html

Note: You need Microsoft's .NET Framework 2.0 installed on your computer
to run this program.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Nepatsfan]

Is this a trick question? The OP suggests that the Windows key is stuck.

I'm guessing the OP has already tried to repair the keyboard and would rather
not purchase a replacement. The free program I suggested can disable the Windows
key. Hopefully, that would prevent the results that the OP is getting when
hitting certain keys.

Nepatsfan

 

[Unknown]

No not at all. I meant no trick question. I'm not familiar with the program
you suggested and erroneously thought it would also 'set' the Windows key as
well as others.

 

[bowfin]

One can edit the registry to disable the Windows key. Here is the link on
how to accomplish it: http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216893