Callipygous Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 My shift keys periodically decide to not work. Yes, shift keyS as in both of them at the same time. It seems to be completely random. I used to be able to "fix" it by pulling out the usb cord and putting it back in. Occasionally it seems to start working if I pound the key a few times, but not always, and that might just be a coincidence. Even though I don't think its a hardware issue, since they both always crap out at the same time, I tried cleaning out everything. I tried replacing batteries, and my main instinct was that there is something wrong with the driver, but I can't seem to find a replacement for that. There are only two things that seem to consistently fix it. Time, if I just go about my business for long enough they eventually start working again for no apparent reason. And restarting, if I do full restart, not just log out and in, the problem goes away. Any ideas are welcome. (dont be offended if i argue with your idea, its not so much that i dont want to listen to you as just my way of trying to fully understand whats going on. anyone who still remembers me probably knows this ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaynos Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 How often does it happen? If it's very regular you could try using a live CD for a few hours and see if it happens, that would completely draw out hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Have you tried using a different keyboard just to make sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 maybe a couple times a day. unfortunately when i moved i left my other keyboards at my moms house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Try borrowing one from someone, perhaps for a day or two. In my opinion, I think it might be the driver or just the keyboard itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softix Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 buy a new one. good solution for you. else, update your drivers... any drivers related to your keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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