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Copy Paste keyboard shortcut keys don't work

Anonymous
2010-08-31T15:55:15+00:00

Original title: Keyboard shortcuts stopped working

I have vista premium and the keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+c, Ctrl+V for copy paste don't work.  Help!

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-27T03:46:39+00:00

    Hello.   I'm having a similar proble with shortcut keys not working.  

    What was the 'setting solution' that worked?

       thanks much

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-05-01T23:20:43+00:00

    "except some web pages excerpts I have to

    [highlight] right click & copy... "

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-04-29T09:42:24+00:00

    Thank you for your reply.

    I have figured out that my problem is that the CTRL key I am used to using ( on my Acer Aspire One netbook ) on the left corner of the keyboard  (away from the open screen) is not working.

    I didn't realize that there is another CTRL key (on the right side below the period (.). 

    The other CTRL key works fine.   I think my best workaround is to train myself to use the right side CTRL key.  

         Best Wishes

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-07-26T23:02:15+00:00

    I had this problem then found a setting solution that worked for a several weeks. Now control C & control V don't work again (Vista Business). I can't find the article with the setting solution.

     Another forum said it could be keylogger. I have up to date NAV.

    Edit:  The problem resolved itself mostly except some web pages excerpts I have to right click & copy because control-C doesn't work.

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  5. Anonymous
    2010-09-01T03:31:25+00:00

    Hi green155,

    1. Does the issue persist with the other Ctrl key combination?
    2. Do the copy paste shortcut keys fail to work on all the applications or a particular application?
    3. Do other keyboard shortcuts work fine?
    4. Is it wired or wireless keyboard?

    Check if the other Ctrl key combination works fine. Please answer the above questions, so that we can assist you better.

    Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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