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Hacked keyboard? easy fix!?
Name: Gabe Date: June 27, 2003 at 09:23:53 Pacific OS: P MMX 200 CPU/Ram: 32
Comment:
Anyone know how to reset or rid a keyboard virus? what files to delete or program to use to clear up the problem? ... The "B" & "N" keys don't always appear when pressed... I have to gently hold either keys for them to pop on, I'm frustrated. As i write, the B & N might get skipped and have to go Back and tap it several times or hold them down for a few seconds and pops on... Please Help if u can! Thanks so much!! If virus scan is suggested for download, please list link for low personnal information requirement questions please... Don't like to share personnal info with unknown web sites. Thanks!
Name: sekirt Date: June 27, 2003 at 15:03:58 Pacific
Reply:
Sounds like a virus. There are several that affect the keyboard. Here is at least 1 of them: http://www.ntsecurity.net/Panda/Index.cfm?FuseAction=Virus&virusID=206
If you don't have anti-virus software, here is a free online one: http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/av.asp#display
Don't leave us sitting on the edge of our seats, post back with the results. sekirt
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Response Number 5
Name: Bobthearch Date: June 27, 2003 at 23:16:02 Pacific
Reply:
Run a virus scan to satisfy your curiosity, but it sounds like stuck keys to me. Especially if tapping it several times gets the keys to function. Borrow a friend's keyboard to test on your computer to see if the problem can be duplicated.
-Bob
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Response Number 6
Name: mtec89 Date: June 28, 2003 at 06:06:43 Pacific
Reply:
hehe a keyboard virus? geeze thats funny..
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Response Number 7
Name: sekirt Date: June 28, 2003 at 20:30:19 Pacific
Reply:
Bobthearch is probably correct....but
mtec89 What a stupid comment. What would be funny about having a keyboard virus? sekirt
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