Weird Virus Thing on Laptop? - GoFuckYourself.com

Elli · 08-25-2004, 11:46 PM

Maybe you guys will know what this is:

My laptop started outputting strange things when I hit the spacebar a couple weeks ago. Depending on the program I was using, the space bar would call up html code, start a spell checker, or output just gobbledegook (sorry for the technical term).

I scanned with the newest virus updates and couldn't find anything.

Does anyone have any ideas? Do I need to do a clean format or what?

titmowse · 08-25-2004, 11:48 PM

okay. SOME will call me a retard but maybe your keyboard is on the fritz

Elli · 08-25-2004, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by titmowse
okay. SOME will call me a retard but maybe your keyboard is on the fritz

I pried the key off and cleaned it out, then stuck it back on. It doesnt' work half as well now, but it still outputs the weird code.

toddler · 08-25-2004, 11:50 PM

Almost sounds like you have your ctrl and V keys are sticking...hence 'paste'...

I've seen it happen with coke spilled on keys before...

Elli · 08-25-2004, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by toddler
Almost sounds like you have your ctrl and V keys are sticking...hence 'paste'...

I've seen it happen with coke spilled on keys before...

hmmm

but it does it even after a clean boot, when I should have nothing in my clipboard.

BUT you may have a point...

toddler · 08-25-2004, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by Elli
hmmm

but it does it even after a clean boot, when I should have nothing in my clipboard.

BUT you may have a point...

could very well be a bad connection in the keyboard, or a short....

Mr. Mojo Risin · 08-26-2004, 12:05 AM

try plugging in another keyboard and see if that fixes the problem... if it does, it's probably a keyboard problem

Elli · 08-26-2004, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. Mojo Risin
try plugging in another keyboard and see if that fixes the problem... if it does, it's probably a keyboard problem

You are so smart.. I'll do that and give it a try

Mr. Mojo Risin · 08-26-2004, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by Elli
You are so smart.. I'll do that and give it a try

let us know if that fixes things or not

gwilkins · 08-26-2004, 12:20 AM

Classic case of demon possesion. I can fix it but you'll have to wait 'till the next full moon and find me a black chicken

Elli · 08-26-2004, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by gwilkins
Classic case of demon possesion. I can fix it but you'll have to wait 'till the next full moon and find me a black chicken

Aw man, that sucks. Will a white cat do instead?

Elli · 08-26-2004, 01:11 AM

Yes, it is the keyboard. I plugged one in, and all was fine. No point fixing the keyboard on a three year old laptop, so I guess this increases my traveling accessories by one keyboard.

Goatse · 08-26-2004, 02:02 AM

Even your keyboard can't stand you anymore.

Elli · 08-26-2004, 07:58 AM

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Originally posted by Goatse
Even your keyboard can't stand you anymore.

Pth.

Doctor Dre · 08-26-2004, 08:01 AM

Try using an external keyboard

Xenophage · 08-26-2004, 09:08 AM

I hate computers !

but good luck elli

08-25-2004, 11:46 PM	#1
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Weird Virus Thing on Laptop? Maybe you guys will know what this is: My laptop started outputting strange things when I hit the spacebar a couple weeks ago. Depending on the program I was using, the space bar would call up html code, start a spell checker, or output just gobbledegook (sorry for the technical term). I scanned with the newest virus updates and couldn't find anything. Does anyone have any ideas? Do I need to do a clean format or what? __________________ email: [email protected]

08-25-2004, 11:48 PM	#2
titmowse Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: TEXAS Posts: 5,320	okay. SOME will call me a retard but maybe your keyboard is on the fritz __________________ I still love everybody

08-25-2004, 11:50 PM	#4
toddler Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,911	Almost sounds like you have your ctrl and V keys are sticking...hence 'paste'... I've seen it happen with coke spilled on keys before... __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoddler/

08-26-2004, 01:11 AM	#12
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Yes, it is the keyboard. I plugged one in, and all was fine. No point fixing the keyboard on a three year old laptop, so I guess this increases my traveling accessories by one keyboard. __________________ email: [email protected]

08-26-2004, 12:05 AM	#7
Mr. Mojo Risin Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the middle of nowhere Posts: 1,886	try plugging in another keyboard and see if that fixes the problem... if it does, it's probably a keyboard problem

08-26-2004, 12:20 AM	#10
gwilkins Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 744	Classic case of demon possesion. I can fix it but you'll have to wait 'till the next full moon and find me a black chicken

08-26-2004, 02:02 AM	#13
Goatse Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,086	Even your keyboard can't stand you anymore.

08-26-2004, 09:08 AM	#16
Xenophage Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,122	I hate computers ! but good luck elli