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Sticky ctrl, shift or alt keys without accessibility options turned on?

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Bill - 19 Aug 2003 19:25 GMT
Hi,

I noticed that, sometimes (sorry, don't have repro steps),
my "ctrl" or my "alt" or my "shift" key will adopt "sticky-
key" behavior. So, once this happens, my computer
functions as if, for example, my control-key was stuck in
the down-position. To "unstick" it, I simply need to
press "ctrl" twice.

This happens although I specifically DID NOT install the
accessibility options. Moreover, I am certain that I am
NOT doing any of the keystrokes that would enable the
sticky options (like holding down the shift key 5 seconds,
pressing alt+shift+num-lock, etc). Finally, when this
happens, I DO NOT have the "Accessibility option..."
dialog that usually pops-up when you turn on one of the
accessibility option.

I noticed this on a laptop with Win2k and on a desktop
with WinXP, so this has nothing to do with the key being
physically stuck...

I wonder if anyone else has noticed this behavior?

Thanks
maryam - 20 Aug 2003 19:53 GMT
hi bill i had the same problem with ma xp home laptop its
annoying you know becuase i don't know how to turn it off
even i if press the ctrl twice ....
what to do ??
anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com - 11 Nov 2003 17:27 GMT
Yes that is what I am having trouble with. I can't open
my stickykey options either I have no clue Do u No?
David2003b@yahoo.com
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Wendy\(v_2wends\) - 13 Nov 2003 23:24 GMT
Here is a brief description of how sticky keys work:
When you hold the Shift key too long, you activate Sticky Keys. It is often
used when people have a challenge pressing two keys @ one time.
Here's how you turn off this feature.
1.Click Start, Control Panel, and Accessibility.
2.Go to the Keyboard tab.
3.Click Settings.
4.Under Sticky Keys, click Settings again.
5.Turn off Sticky Keys.
6. Click OK.

> Yes that is what I am having trouble with. I can't open
> my stickykey options either I have no clue Do u No?
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> >Thanks
> >.
 
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