When I first turn on the computer, my keyboard will not respond.  It clicks everytime you hit a key.  The only way to get it to work is to hold down the shift key until it clicks twelve time then makes a funny noise.  At that point the keyboard will work.  I DONT need a new keyboard, I had dell send a new one thinking there was something wrong with the other one. I've looked a filterkeys and stickkeys and that isnt the problem.  any suggestions?  is some security feature turned on?  I've tried other USB connections on the computer, that's doesnt make a difference.  I've rebooted, reinstalled drivers.  None of that works.
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How long has this been going on?  Did you change anything or install any software prior to the problem surfacing?  Have you been surfing any warez sites?\n\nSomething is interfering with your keyboard.  You've done all the right things to date so I'd suggest that you look for something in the system itself.  Some process is messing things up.  When you hold down the shift key, the process eventually dies, releasing the keyboard for normal use.\n\nMy first inclination would be a keystroke logger or other spyware.  Install Spybot Search & Destroy and Windows Defender.  Update the defs and run a full scan with both products.  With luck, you'll find something and can remove it.
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1. Make sure the keyboard is plugged in before the computer is turned on.\n\n2. Make sure the connection on the computer isn't bent or physically damaged. If you're sure both keyboards are good, then it's time to consider that you may need to have the motherboard replaced/repaired.
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Three things come to mind,\nOne - That was a special keyboard.\nTwo - Your current keyboard is malfunctioning\nThree - Were both keyboards plugged in the same way? IE, were both usb/ps2?
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I would say you contact DELL, coz it could be a safety hazard issue here. They might even offer you a replacement in this case. Just try ur luck.
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I have a dell computer that is only six months old and I have not had any problems.   Did you maybe forget your password or are you using caps and didn't when you orignally set it up?  Try going into another yahoo system like yahoo.com or my yahoo.com and see it that works.   Not much help but just a few suggestions and to let you know I don't think it is your new computer
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you have NumPad "on" in your keyboard. Press combination of Fn + NumPad button to turn off numpad. after, make sure some light at top of your keyboard representing NumPad is lit off. It will work fine
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laptop keys are diffrent than desktop keyboards just pushing on it could cause further damage.\nlook up "keyboard key replacement" for your model of laptop. sometimes they have wires that have to be inserted in a particular fashion in otder to get it to stay on.\nwhats the make & model?\n\ncheck this web page to find your key: http://cgi.ebay.ca/BUY-1-KEY-DELL-LAPTOP-KEYBOARD-REPLACEMENT-KEYS_W0QQitemZ6837774567QQcategoryZ51155QQcmdZViewItem\n\nyou may have a broken retainer pin on the key holder, if the case it will need to be replaced. also check the loops that hold the pins on the keyboard to make sure they are not broken, if so you'll need a new keyboard. it nothing is broken, look @ the photos in the url above, you'll need to insert the pins of the retainer into the loops of the keyboard. then the key should snap onto the retainer.
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Since this is a laptop....\n\nCheck out this service manual under Removal and Replacement.  There is a section dealing with the keyboard removal and replacement.\n\nHave a great day.\n\nhttp://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00246219.pdf
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Hi,\n\nI think you are using USB Mouse and Keyboard. If yes, you must have multiple USB ports. They mostly come in pairs. This happens and I have seen in more than 50% of the cases the customer is using a USB Hub. Try removing the USB Hub from the configuration and see if it works fine or not.\n\nAlso, you could get the latest drivers for your mouse and keyboard from the vendor's website and install them. Also, try reinstalling the drivers for your modem and/or try to install the latest drivers, always. Also, make sure you have the latest Windows updates. Also, the latest Service pack should always be installed.\n\nIf you need any extra help regarding getting the drivers from internet, be my guest. Ping me with the model numbers and I would be more than happy to help you out further.\n\n\nHope this helps!\n\n\nThanks,\nManish
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Common problem with the Dells.  It is caused by the build in "mouse" stick or touchpad shorting.  As it is a short, there is no key combination that will stop it.  It keeps moving until the short stops.  There is no way to fix or clean one that we have ever found.   We replace the keyboards and the palm rest.\n\nI support a site with about 1400 Dell laptops, and we normally replace 2-3 keyboards and touchpad units every week for just that issue.  We get boxes of 25 at a time. Fortunately, ours are under warranty.\n\n If your laptop is still under warranty, contact Dell to have it repaired.
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Across multiple keyboards and multiple OSs - on the same system? If it were windows I would suspect the keyboard settings or default input language were set oddly (control panel).\nIf regardless of OS or kbd, it would be odd. Hardware issue with the system? Tried USB kbd if different?
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he he, I think I'd be a good idea to talk to the seller who sold it to you about this problem. Our new computer's keyboard(HP) makes noise and I think its just the way it is. he he, hope its not too late to get you an exchange for a better one. good luck.
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Try reinstalling the drivers. Just delete the device in device manager, then refresh devices. Better yet go to \nwww.support.dell.com\nand get the latest drivers.
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If you bought it new - Take it back to the store.\n\nIf it is Used and you cant take it back - Check the keyboard connections. Look in the manual on how to remove Keyboard. If you dont have the manual , look it up online they are everywhere. You may need to replace the Keyboard.
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The old models of Dell laptop usually have this problem. I had the latitude just like you do and had the same problem. That was the problem from motherboard of the laptop. If you currently have problem with keys 8, i, k, and &, you will have problem with other keys on the other days.  Thing I did to fix my laptop is taking part number of the motherboard and order a new motherboard from Dell, problem's gone. The motherboard is around $100, if you don't want to repair it, try to sell it to someone who can fix it.
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It sounds like you may've damaged your keyboard. Have you spilled anything on it, or dropped, your laptop, or otherwise done unintended (or intended) damage?
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This question makes almost no sense, please rephrase it...\n\nDo you need a keyboard cable?\nDo you need a new power cord for your computer? (if so any standard power cord works with a desktop computer)\n\nWhat type of cord do you need, and what is it for... There is no such thing as getting a new cord for your keyboard, you just get another keyboard...\n\nAnd no, if you get another keyboard, it does not have to be HP to work. Any keyboard will do, as long as you plug it into the same slot, and as long as its reletively new.