keys on laptop start having other purposes.

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selfreliable

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I bought an HP laptop with windows 8 a few months ago, and since day one I have had this issue. At seemingly random times, the keys will stop using their normal function and start doing other things. For example, the F key will open up my files, hitting my down arrow key will minimize whatever window I have open. Oddly enough, the only way I have been able to figure out how to make this stop for the time is to open up my speech narrator, and then close it, and it makes everything go back to normal. This happens usually two times a day though, sometimes more and was hoping that there was something else I could do to stop having this issue at all. I have tried looking other places but havent gotten very far with a google search since I dont know how to word it well. Thanks for any help you can give.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Hi and welcome to EightForums.

Strange things like this happen a lot if certain keys get stuck such as the ALT keys or SHIFT keys.
They may not look stuck down physically but just try tapping each one a couple of times to see if that un-sticks them and rectifies the issue.

Regards,
Jamie

EDIT:
Just remember, there are 2 of these types of keys on both side of keyboards :)

EDIT 2:
In your case... i believe it maybe one of the Windows Keys (key with the windows logo on)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
    Motherboard
    Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
    Memory
    8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
    Sound Card
    On-Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x 24" {Extended Display}
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
    PSU
    550W Coolermaster GX550
    Case
    Silverstone Precision PS04B
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Logitech K120
    Mouse
    World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    80MB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE / Windows Defender
JDobbsy1987 said:
Hi and welcome to EightForums.

Strange things like this happen a lot if certain keys get stuck such as the ALT keys or SHIFT keys.
They may not look stuck down physically but just try tapping each one a couple of times to see if that un-sticks them and rectifies the issue.

Regards,
Jamie

EDIT:
Just remember, there are 2 of these types of keys on both side of keyboards :)

EDIT 2:
In your case... i believe it maybe one of the Windows Keys (key with the windows logo on)
Click to expand...

Sadly, this does not resolve the issue. I just tried it (issue seems to be happening a lot more often today) and still no luck on it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
selfreliable said:
JDobbsy1987 said:
Hi and welcome to EightForums.

Strange things like this happen a lot if certain keys get stuck such as the ALT keys or SHIFT keys.
They may not look stuck down physically but just try tapping each one a couple of times to see if that un-sticks them and rectifies the issue.

Regards,
Jamie

EDIT:
Just remember, there are 2 of these types of keys on both side of keyboards :)

EDIT 2:
In your case... i believe it maybe one of the Windows Keys (key with the windows logo on)
Click to expand...

Sadly, this does not resolve the issue. I just tried it (issue seems to be happening a lot more often today) and still no luck on it.
Click to expand...
Try a different keyboard, If you have a notebook, check your settings to insure that if you plug in an external keyboard that your onboard shuts off.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
its been doing it since day one ,then its likely a faulty keyboard,contact hp for rma and send it in for repairs
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
caperjack said:
its been doing it since day one ,then its likely a faulty keyboard,contact hp for rma and send it in for repairs
Click to expand...

That is what I have thought of doing, but I wasnt sure if it was a faulty keyboard, or if it was a software issue since it reverts to hot key like functions and can be fixed with the weird narrator thing.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
There is a function in windows, maybe in accessibility, that makes the keys like alt and ctrl sticky - instead of holding them down, you can click them and they stay down until you click them again. Could this function be getting enabled, causing these keys to get stuck?

The settings are in Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center - Click "Set up Sticky Keys" you can make it turn on by pressing shift 5 times. Unless you need this all should be off.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
mikeytg said:
There is a function in windows, maybe in accessibility, that makes the keys like alt and ctrl sticky - instead of holding them down, you can click them and they stay down until you click them again. Could this function be getting enabled, causing these keys to get stuck?

The settings are in Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center - Click "Set up Sticky Keys" you can make it turn on by pressing shift 5 times. Unless you need this all should be off.
Click to expand...


They are turned off, and it will still do it. It seems to happen a lot after randomly swiping my mousepad in a direction.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Why don't you try to reload drivers ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
selfreliable said:
mikeytg said:
There is a function in windows, maybe in accessibility, that makes the keys like alt and ctrl sticky - instead of holding them down, you can click them and they stay down until you click them again. Could this function be getting enabled, causing these keys to get stuck?

The settings are in Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center - Click "Set up Sticky Keys" you can make it turn on by pressing shift 5 times. Unless you need this all should be off.
Click to expand...


They are turned off, and it will still do it. It seems to happen a lot after randomly swiping my mousepad in a direction.
Click to expand...

ok, so go into control panel, and turn of the swipe feature of the touchpad ,see tutorial

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/20992-touchpad-edge-swipes-enable-disable-windows-8-a.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
caperjack said:
selfreliable said:
mikeytg said:
There is a function in windows, maybe in accessibility, that makes the keys like alt and ctrl sticky - instead of holding them down, you can click them and they stay down until you click them again. Could this function be getting enabled, causing these keys to get stuck?

The settings are in Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center - Click "Set up Sticky Keys" you can make it turn on by pressing shift 5 times. Unless you need this all should be off.
Click to expand...


They are turned off, and it will still do it. It seems to happen a lot after randomly swiping my mousepad in a direction.
Click to expand...

ok, so go into control panel, and turn of the swipe feature of the touchpad ,see tutorial

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/20992-touchpad-edge-swipes-enable-disable-windows-8-a.html
Click to expand...


I thought that this had one the trick, but the issue came back today. Back to square one I guess.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
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