STRANGE problem - Windows key stuck on - Win 98/XP

[Dok]

Hello

I am new here, this being my first post, however I've got the most bizarre problem I've ever experienced - The windows key is stuck on. For example, pressing a key on the keyboard will cause the computer to perform the windows key shortcut rather than type the letter (e.g. - pressing "d" will minimize window, pressing "r" will open the run box, etc.)

The computer is a laptop - Toshiba Satellite Pro 4300 series, PIII processor, originally came with Windows 98.

I experienced the problem initially with Windows 98 - just recently formatted the drive and installed Windows XP - the problem remains. Also, it's not the keyboard, the same problem ocurrs when hooking up an external keyboard.

I did a search on this and it seems that someone else experienced this same problem: https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic10521.html - however no real solution was provided.

The problem doesnt exist in DOS mode - it does in safe mode.

Thanks

 

[Nodsu]

When you hook up an external keyboard then the builtin one still works, doesn't it?

Most likely the key is "stuck" on the laptop keyboard. Try tapping it a couple of times. Or clean the keyboard thoroughly.

 

[Dok]

that's good thinking...

will try thanks!

 

[Dok]

this worked but only serves as a temporary solution...if I hook up an external keyboard is there a way to disable the built in one?

 

[Nodsu]

Most laptops have their touchpads and keyboards hardwired to the PS/2 ports.. You will have to see the BIOS setup or some laptop specific configuration utility for the option.

 

[Robby]

Disable Laptop Computer - Did you succeed ?

this worked but only serves as a temporary solution...if I hook up an external keyboard is there a way to disable the built in one?

I am having major problem with my laptop's keyboard.
If I could disable it when XP is running, I would be ok.

Did you have any success Dok ?

Rob