Problem involving repeating keystrokes

[altek]

I have an unusual problem and I can't find any answer on it anywhere. Nothing even remotely the same. A few days ago my PC started acting weird.. and I believe the cause involves keystrokes. When I boot up and go to type my password in (always the first keystroke) it doesn't register and it seems the password box just keeps repeating an enter command over and over until I hit a second keystroke and it will stop and I can type normally. The same goes with Firefox. I open up Firefox and always the first keystroke whether it's in the URL form, Google Search, etc.. will automatically be 'searched' for repeating. For example, if I went to type in Google in the address bar, it would not register and instantly as soon as I hit the first "w" the Firefox search bar on the bottom opens up searching for "w" repeatedly. Once I hit the second keystroke it will stop and I will be able to type normally again. Usually this happens only the first time I open a new Firefox window every time though. I haven't checked it out with other programs yet, but I believe since it's doing the same thing in the Windows user screen and then also Firefox it has to be a problem not just to one program.

I checked Sticky Keys, made sure they are off.
Ran all my anti-spyware/malware programs.
Full scan in AVG. No problems.

This started about 2 days ago. I haven't really installed anything other than a game and a few torrents. And I uninstalled the game anyway.

Hopefully someone can understand or has seen this before and knows of a solution because I am stumped and getting very annoyed.

Also, I have thought about doing a system restore back 2 days which I don't mind, but I am only seeing restore points from today 5/17 when I uninstalled that game and updated AVG. Other than that, there is nothing a few days back. And yes I checked off "More Restore Points".
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[seekermeister]

Check the keyboard itself, to see if there is a stuck key.

 

[altek]

Yea already did that. I just took my transmitter out of the USB and checked my keyboard and when I put it back in and went to type this response, same thing happened.

 

[Sub Styler]

so your using a wireless keyboard, this could be the issue.

Some wireless keyboards drop into low power mode after a short idle and you have to wake them up by pressing keys, this may become more noticable when the batteries are running low. Try a wired keyboard or new batteries and see if this sorts it.

Or try double tapping shift before you start typing.

 

[seekermeister]

Do you have another keyboard that you can substitute for it for testing purposes?

 

[altek]

Do you have another keyboard that you can substitute for it for testing purposes?

Yes I do. I'll plug it in and see what happens.

 

[Hopalong X]

If it is Logitech and you are using the Logitech Setpoint software- welcome to the club.
Mine would run on as yours or not type then go for a run until I hit another key.

The only way I fixed the Logitech problem was to uninstall the software. Then uninstall the Logitech driver in Device Manager.
Windows hardware wizard then installed a Windows HID driver and everything works fine now.

No more Logitech drivers/software for me.

Mike

 

[altek]

If it is Logitech and you are using the Logitech Setpoint software- welcome to the club.
Mine would run on as yours or not type then go for a run until I hit another key.

The only way I fixed the Logitech problem was to uninstall the software. Then uninstall the Logitech driver in Device Manager.
Windows hardware wizard then installed a Windows HID driver and everything works fine now.

No more Logitech drivers/software for me.

Mike

My wireless set up is Logitech, but I don't use Setpoint. Mine are Windows HID drivers. Also, I doubt that's the issue because I have been running it fine for months now then all of a sudden?

I plugged in an old USB Keyboard (Logitech) and so far nothing. So far, I really like the battery idea someone posted above. I haven't changed batteries on my wireless keyboard since I got it. I'll re-boot and see if it does it in the User screen, at least if it doesn't it's the actual keyboard, most likely the batteries. I am hoping for that at least.

 

[Hopalong X]

That is good. One potential headache eliminated.

Mike

 

[seavixen32]

I found out the hard way that a Logitech wireless keyboard and a Microsoft wired mouse did not get on at all.

It's a Microsoft combo pack every time for me now.

However, failing batteries can cause problems whichever make of wireless keyboard you're using.

 

[seekermeister]

Then, on the other hand, one could replace the MS keyboard, instead of the mouse or software. I use Logitech Cordless Trackman Wheel micewith both a Logitech Media keyboard, and a Saitek Eclipse keyboard. Of course, both of these keyboards are wired, but in the past, I also used a MS cordless keyboard, without any problems either.

 

[Natilus13]

I'm having a very similar problem with my new machine. If I try and type anything the keys keep repeating forever... the really odd thing is that no matter what I type it is generally the number 5 that shows up and repeats. Once this happens it doesn't matter what keyboard I have connected, Microsoft wireless media keyboard, Logitech wired wave, or even remotely connecting with another machine, once the repeating issue starts it doesn't stop. If I reset the machine it will work fine at first. Sometimes it will work fine for a few hours, other times not even a few seconds.

The case I have is the Antec Veris Fusion Remote and it comes with remote that uses iMon/iMeridian software to control it. I've also got an IR USB receiver connected so that I can use my wirelss XP Media keyboard. I'm wondering if maybe they might be conflicting? I'm going to try and remove the receiver but I am skeptical that it will solve the issue, only because I can turn off the keyboard and the problem keeps going.

I know I don't have any viruses on my machine and my copy of Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium is legit and up to date.

I've been searching around on Google and this post is the only one that seems to come close to my problem. It's really frustrating and I am almost at the point where I am ready to format my drive and reinstall everything.

Looking forward to hearing back from the community here. You've always been helpful in the past.

Cheers

 

[seekermeister]

I'm not familiar with that hardware, but does the remote that you mentioned have a keyboard function on it? Is it possible that the # 5 key is stuck on it? Can you, and have you tried disconnecting it to see if the problem continues?

 

[Natilus13]

I have tried plugging in various keyboards as well as removing the IR receiver. I've dropped the setting in windows that ignores repeated keystrokes to a lower value and that seems to have helped. The other day though the problem popped ip again. Reseting the computer made it go away. Also to answer your other question... There is no stuck key. That was the first thing I checked for

 

[seekermeister]

Since it appears that you have eliminated the possibility of a hardware problem, that only leaves software, and since the problem returns on a regular basis, that suggests that it is a program set to start with Windows. The method to determine which is to do a clean boot, and if that eliminates the problem, it confirms the idea we have set out with, therefore that would have to be followed by reenabling the startup programs, either one by one, or by alternating blocks of programs, until you can pinpoint the culprit, and spring the trapdoor on it.

 

[Sub Styler]

Not really, It could be another IR device in the house causing the problem. Perhaps a TV remote, wireless headphone transmitter, the kids remote control car etc.

 

[Natilus13]

Thanks for the replies everyone...

There were some more Windows updates that came up yesterday for me. I haven't had the problem happen since installing them. Let's hope that perhaps I have seen the end of this issues <fingers crossed>....

Now it's time to move on to my network drives not connecting at startup until I click on them...