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madamesilverspurs

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Fri Oct 11, 2019, 06:07 PM Oct 2019

Yes? No? Maybe? [View all]

Okay, here's the deal. My keyboard (Toshiba satellite) is acting up. Some keys need to be struck repeatedly, others produce multiples that have to be deleted (by a delete key that works only when it feels like it). Makes for interesting episodes when entering passwords. Have used a shop vac to clean the keyboard, no difference.

Anyway, it has been suggested that I install a new keyboard driver. Having zero geek genes, this sounds a bit scary. So should I? And if so, how?

Large thanks in advance!

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Yes? No? Maybe? [View all] madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 OP
Is it a wireless keyboard? EarlG Oct 2019 #1
Definitely not wireless.. madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #2
If you have access to another keyboard try it Dan Oct 2019 #3
Thanks -- madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #11
I very much doubt the keyboard driver is at fault canetoad Oct 2019 #4
Yep -- madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #12
pop off the stuck keys and clean around with a damp q tip nt msongs Oct 2019 #5
Thanks madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #13
I have found that I periodically need to buy a new keyboard. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #6
For a laptop? madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #7
Sorry. My ignorance is showing. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #8
Here is a small external keyboard OxQQme Oct 2019 #10
Thanks madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #14
Actually you could use an external 102 keyboard to help isolate the problem. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #9
Just bought one. madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #15
You're certainly welcome. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #16
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