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When I try to use any alt code that starts with alt 17, it brings me back a page.

Anonymous
2014-09-14T15:48:24+00:00

In Chrome and Firefox (I didn't check Internet Explorer) it makes me go back a page if I do alt-17, so I assume this is a problem with my computer, not the browser. I tried going through the Internet settings in my Control Panel and my Google Chrome settings, but nothing mentioned alt codes. This only seems to be a problem on my computer; no other computer has this problem.

I am using Windows 7.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-07-04T19:50:11+00:00

    I also had this problem and I found that if I just finish typing the shortcut it would create the symbol I wanted in the url bar (I'm using Chrome). I just copied it from there and went back a page for the longest time.

    It turns out that for some reason I hit the number lock key on my keyboard (no idea how) but without number lock on it would redirect me to the about:blank page and with number lock on it would just make the symbol. 

    Alt+home brings you to your home page and 7 and home are on the same key for me.

    I don't know if this is your problem but it was mine so hopefully this information will help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-18T23:40:00+00:00

    Yes, I know that. When I try to use any shortcut beginning with alt-17 it brings me to a new tab page. I don't know why this is happening and I want it to stop.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-09-16T22:36:49+00:00

    When I use the on-screen keyboard, when I click the alt key, it is only depressed until another key is pressed, so I can only use one-digit alt codes. However, when I use my physical keyboard while the on-screen keyboard is open, there is no problem.

    Also, I have realized that it does not navigate back a page, it navigates to a new tab page.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-16T22:27:05+00:00
    1. If I do a different code, it just puts in the character I want. For example, if I do Alt-162, it brings up ó, whereas if I do Alt-175, instead of bringing up », it tries to bring me away from the page.
    2. I'm not sure what a key tweaking program is. If it was installed onto my keyboard, then this can't be an issue because I switched my keyboard a few days ago and the problem persists.
    3. I have a QWERTY keyboard. It's a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 800.
    4. Yes, the alt key is associated with international characters and various symbols.

    Thank you for your concern.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-09-19T16:02:12+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

    However, please reply to this question, to understand the issue better:

    Are you facing this issue on Internet Explorer as well?

    If not, then I would suggest you post query in Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox support.

    Hope the information helps.

    Please feel free to reply, in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.    

    Thank you

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