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Hi! This has been bugging me for a few days already. Upon startup, my keyboard keeps typing "8" on its own, filling up my password text box. Fortunately, I got an easy fix for this, I long press the "8" key and the nightmare stops. However, when I boot my laptop again, it comes back. Sometimes, it also goes on while I'm using my laptop, interrupting my daily activities like writing, etc.
Note: Upon long-pressing "8" and when the continuous typing stops, the "8" key stops functioning.
I already visited some threads about this and I see more people are recommending to buy a new keyboard. However, I beg to disagree. I don't think this is a hardware problem since the continuous typing stops upon long-pressing the key. I think there might have been a problem in the registry or something.
Please help.
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Hello,
Please run Keyboard troubleshooter from Settings app > Update & security > Troubleshoot. See if it helps you.
Hope this helps!
Hi!
Thanks for the quick response. I tried it as soon as I read your comment. No issues were found. I tried to restart my PC and the same problem persists.
Please try these options one by one and check after each option.
Type Troubleshoot in Windows Start Search box > Click Troubleshoot > Scroll down and click Keyboard > Run the troubleshooter > Follow onscreen directions
Windows Key+X (Or right click on Start) > Click Device Manager > Expand Keyboards > Right click on Standard PS/2 Keyboard > Uninstall > Reboot the computer to reinstall
Hi!
Do you still have any other tips you can offer? I'm really hesitant to uninstall because I'll be needing this laptop for quite some time this year. It'll be very hard for me to find a replacement. I just want to be sure. I'm really sorry. Really big thanks to you.
Hello,
Please run Keyboard troubleshooter from Settings app > Update & security > Troubleshoot. See if it helps you.
Hope this helps!
Yes, this will install automatically when you restart your computer.
