shift key doesnt work no more

[DeadlySnake]

i dont know wat happened but now my shift key doesnt work on my keybord
it happened after i installed something but i cant remeber
can you guys tell me how 2 fix this proplem

[STi FlyBy]

Try System Restore to when it still worked ...

[DeadlySnake]

is there another way to fix it if this way doesnt work

[Tone]

Go to control panel/keyboard and and check the key settings. it might be that your keyboard has given up the ghost. it doesnt cost much to buy a new one these days

[DeadlySnake]

i dont think theres anything wronge with my keybord coz the shift key is working now and i did nothen i dont know this comp is giving me the s**ts
but soon the shift key will stop working again

[acal3000]

Deadly Snake, I remember you long time noo see you welcome again

and yes sometimes the keyboards get dirty inside and key don't work sometimes with clean inside the keyboard works again sometimes never works again, and other end to not work comeplelely

I had to replace some years ago because the k didn't work then all the keys ended to malfuction and are very cheap these days is even sometimes more cheaper buy a new one than pay a technician to fix the old one

[echo prime]

Yesh.. Acal is right.. Had that problem myself with my old pc.. More often with mouse too when I used to use the ball one... Try cleaning the inside.. Or that soft pad thing inside may be misplaced.. Knocked out of its place..

[Random]

Do you have 'sticky keys' enabled?

[fdjc4]

Dang random i was just about to suggest that :flame3:

[mammu]

More often with mouse too when I used to use the ball one
Optical mouse is the best bet.

And yes regarding your keyboard try to clean it by opening it. I tried it and it worked great. But I lost my 2 rubber spunches which are below every keys. :grin:

[Amargeddemon]

my optical mouse moves like it has a mind of its own......i think i need a new one....
hope you got your problem solved mate....

[echo prime]

Do you have 'sticky keys' enabled?
Why would that matter!!

Optical mouse is the best bet.
I said I "Used to" mate.

[Random]

Why would that matter!!

Well if you knew what 'Sticky Keys' does you would know why! ;)

I've just had another thought, are both Shift keys not working?

[fdjc4]

my optical mouse moves like it has a mind of its own......i think i need a new one....
hope you got your problem solved mate....

I get that too

[Random]

Hehe I find that only happens with the lower-budget M$ mice, even brand-new ones do it!

I've also heard that can be to do with the surface you use your mouse on, a dark rough surface is best for optical mice.

[keithldick]

Try the *RIGHT!!! Shift Key* and see if that one works... and if you happen to have a *Shift-Lock Key* check it and make sure it's not enabled...

[mammu]

Take the cigratte liter and burn the shift key which is not working and do ur work with other shift key.
I think I am out of ideas now.

[ganesh177]

Put ur keyboard on floor and dance on it.As new keyboards almost cost nothing and newer ones are with gr8 features.Better get one that suits ur job.