Windows 8 laptop keyboard problems

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Got windows 8 a couple weeks ago. It has been a total nightmare. When I am typing the curser jumps to other words on the page. It does not stay where I am typing
I have been using computers for over 20 yrs. This has to be the worst version of windows yet
Pretty upset with the results of windows 8
Don't know if its me or what. But it seems that window wants me to use only Microsoft stuff. Like mail setup
Had to bring Google into it just to be able to use windows 8
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    asus g73j
    CPU
    1-7
    Motherboard
    asus
    Memory
    6gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    yes
a jumping cursor is usually a sign of a failing trackpad.

some people were able to "fix" the failing trackpad is by disconnecting the notebook from the power supply/outlet. Some people were able to fix the problem by replacing the power brick with a new one.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro
Hi cardboard. Welcome to EightForums.

There is a bit more of a learning curve to 8. There is "Learn Windows 8" app in the store. Open the Store and point your cursor to bottom or top right hand corners. A charms bar will appear with search. Type in the app to find.

No one is forced to just use Store apps. Legacy programs run fine via the desktop.

Have you checked the driver for the track pad?

Try www.eightforums.com/showthread.php?t=3047

Again, welcome.
 

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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I'm using a Logitech external mouse. Never had the problems with Windows 7, none
And I found out today that my headphones do not work any more
All the problems started after I installed Windows 8
 

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  • OS
    windows 8
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    asus g73j
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    1-7
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    asus
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    6gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    yes
it sounds like you are missing the proper drivers for your touchpad. notably, the ability to adjust "palm check", it sounds like your hand is hitting the touchpad when you type
 

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  • OS
    Win 8 Pro
it sounds like you are missing the proper drivers for your touchpad. notably, the ability to adjust "palm check", it sounds like your hand is hitting the touchpad when you type

Exactly...I have the same problem with my Samsung laptop. I use the fn key/f10 combo to turn off touch pad. With mine it's proprietary software with Samsung. When I installed 8 I had to go to Samsung and download the software to be able to turn off the touch pad along with the touch pad driver.
 

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    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
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    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
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Thanks
Went to Asus and I don't see anything for Windows 8
I will keep checkin oh
 

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    asus g73j
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    1-7
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    asus
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    6gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    yes
Mine was stuck in with some other software pack. Have a look at the utilities, in particular "ATKACPI driver and hotkey-related utilities". It might be what you're needing.

ASUS - Notebooks- ASUS G73Jh
 

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    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
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    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
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    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
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    Realtek HD onboard
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    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
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    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
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    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
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    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
On your FN keys, the very top row...look for a key with a symbol that looks like your touch pad. When you find that press the fn key that is next to the window key and the fkey with the symbol on it (mine is F10) at the same time. You should see an onscreen flash with something on/off. If you don't that's because of the driver software. But the check it, press the key combination and then check the touch pad and see if it is disabled. If so, that's all you have to do from now on.

It's what I have to do every time I need to use laptop, is turn off touch pad because of it's proximity to the keyboard layout and my thumbs hit it all the time and mouse/cursor goes nuts like you described in your original post.
 

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    Custom build
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    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
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    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
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    Realtek HD onboard
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    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
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    1600 X 900
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    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
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    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
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    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Got windows 8 a couple weeks ago. It has been a total nightmare. When I am typing the curser jumps to other words on the page. It does not stay where I am typing
I have been using computers for over 20 yrs. This has to be the worst version of windows yet
Pretty upset with the results of windows 8
Don't know if its me or what. But it seems that window wants me to use only Microsoft stuff. Like mail setup
Had to bring Google into it just to be able to use windows 8

The issue looks normal. I had this from back on Vista, 7 and now 8 (each time a different laptop).
I usually turn off the touchpad when I type and all is well. Cursor was always moving to the wrong place.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
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    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
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    120W adapter
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    small
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    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
I am having the same problem where if I try to do anything with the letters T, F, etc... (there are more) it takes me to settings, or something else. I've had this Toshiba Windows 8 laptop for not even a month now and I'm so disappointed in this. I need to type a lot and this is making me go crazy! I can't edit pictures without it taking an hour to get to my programs. I've tried turning off hotkeys, sticky keys, slowing down the sensitivity and other suggestions on this site. Nothing. I don't know what to do. Call Microsoft? Call best buy? Return it? Get them to repair it? Help!!!!!!! :cry:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    Memory
    5GB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton
First, go here: Official Toshiba Support | Toshiba

You'll be asked for your model or serial number. I don't know what you'll have to do next, since I don't own a Toshiba.

However, I bought one with Vista on it several years ago. The thing kept crashing, and I kept having to restore it (always be sure to create your restore DVDs). I ended up taking it back to Best Buy and paid $100 more for a Hewlett Packard and haven't looked back.

That said, what you're describing probably happened because you hit the wrong combination of keys or something like that. I've done it a couple of times and it ain't pretty when it happens. Hopefully, the Toshiba site will be able to help you. If you do get help, be sure to keep a record of what it took to fix it, because you may do it again.

Also, once you have the problem fixed, be sure (if you haven't already) to create recovery disks.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 500-056
    CPU
    AMD Elite Quad-Core A8-6500
    Memory
    8 GB
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    AMD Radeon HD 8570D
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    Acer 23"
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    1920 X 1080
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    1 TB
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    Logitech Wave K350
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
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    Fast
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Hmmm. I'm having the same problems as Glamour Girl. Whenever I'm typing something up, the letters become somekind of shortcut keys. I have an HP laptop. And this problem is getting annoying. I'm thinking of getting windows 7 now installed. I know that its not pressing 'wrong' keys because I would keep pressing the suspected letter and some annoying settings screen pops up. Should I call HP and see what they have to say about this? So far the only solution is turn-off the lap top and then the key board becomes normal again. However that gets annoying really fast. Any ideas or thoughts on this? Thanks
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows 8
If keyboard won't work, use the soft keyboard to find Ease of Access in the charms and turn filter keys to off. If mouse or touch pad jumps around to much, find adjustments for tracking device. Turn off anything related to scrolling or automatic movement. Reduce sensitivity settings (you can always increase them later). The scroll feature on touch pads drives me nuts. By just getting rid of it, my touch pad is stable. I don't need a scrolling feature.
 

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  • OS
    Win 8.1
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire v5
    CPU
    4th gen i5
    Motherboard
    Say what?
    Memory
    4 g
    Graphics Card(s)
    zero
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAffee
Got windows 8 a couple weeks ago. It has been a total nightmare. When I am typing the curser jumps to other words on the page. It does not stay where I am typing
I have been using computers for over 20 yrs. This has to be the worst version of windows yet
Pretty upset with the results of windows 8
Don't know if its me or what. But it seems that window wants me to use only Microsoft stuff. Like mail setup
Had to bring Google into it just to be able to use windows 8

I've never had a laptop that didn't do that! With my two HP laptops, there's a way to turn off the trackpad while using a regular mouse; are you using a mouse with the laptop? If so, that's probably your problem.

I think there's a way to go into the Device Manager and turn off the trackpad if you're using a mouse.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 500-056
    CPU
    AMD Elite Quad-Core A8-6500
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8570D
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 23"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Fast
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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