Richard,

Manged to get hands on USB Keyboard. DEL and backspace OK using this so
looks like laptop has a problem associated with these keys. I've removed
caps and "cleaned" to remove debris but still same. As you say, keyboard
probably damaged in some way

"Richard G. Harper" wrote:
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> Given the past behaviour ("stuck delete key") I'd guess the keyboard is
> damaged.
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> > Hope someone can help.
> >
> > In possession of MEDION Laptop running Vista Home Premium belonging to a
> > friend which went "haywire" Apparantly Delete Key won't work. I was
> > advised
> > on startup it was "deleting everything" - ask if you want to delete but
> > couldn't say no. They restored to 2 weeks previously and said alright for
> > 20
> > mins then started again.
> >
> > They use AOL and when this opened when you click anything asks you do you
> > want to delete then just does it..
> >
> > Now I use cable and open in IE7, I find both backspace and delete keys
> > not
> > working i.e type into search or address bar and nither key functions to
> > make
> > corrections. Ditto in Office or Works applications.
> >
> > I'm not receiving any onscreen messages re deleting !(!) Ran virus scan OK
> > ran Spybot and detected RegistryFix among others. Deleted these, reran and
> > appears clean.
> >
> > Is there a hardware problem with Keyboard or has there been a subtle key
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