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Keyboard Keys sometimes take multiple presses to type, or sometimes type itself multiple times

Anonymous
2023-01-06T23:27:03+00:00

So, this has started happening a few months ago, some keys, mostly R, W, Shift, CTRL and i would take multiple presses to type, or would sometimes write multiple times, like: "WWWhats up?" the keys problem got fixed when i got an external keyboard, but some buttons like CTRL and Shift still need multiple presses to actually press, like 2 or 3, and its annoying because most games require those keys and its hard to actually use. I've tried multiple fixes, and none work. I think it might just be a hardware issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-07T00:19:48+00:00

    Hi Ivan,

    My name is Cindy. I am sorry you are having this problem. I know it is really frustrating. I will do my best to help you with this problem.

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    Please type the word Keyboard in the search and open the page. Adjust these settings until you are no longer have the problem.

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    Next type Sticky Key in search and open the page. Turn all to off.

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    The drivers for your keyboard and touch may have become corrupted. Uninstalling and reinstalling the driver will usually fix this problem.

    1. Please type the words Device Manager into the search and open the page.
    2. Scroll down the page and click on Keyboards.
    3. You should see the keyboard drivers. Right click on them and uninstall them.
    4. Restart the computer. Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers.
    5. Check to see if the problem has been fixed.

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    Check to see if there are available updates for the computer.

    Type the word update in the search and open the page.

    Update if necessary.

    On the same page click on additional or optional updates.

    Update if necessary.

    Please let me know if you have questions.

    Sincerely,

    Cindy

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