Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
... now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
I'm missing somewhere?

Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
Help!

has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel


"old volunteer" wrote:

> Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
> or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
> .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
> on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
> It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
> I'm missing somewhere?
>
> Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> Help!

No, we looked at the boxes in Accessability, but didn't understand them
enough to change anything. The Accessiblity Box displayed when the SHIFT key
was held down too long. Can you tell me what switche(s) set or not set that
could be causing the problem?

"Paolo" wrote:

> has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
> can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
> To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel
>
>
> "old volunteer" wrote:
>
> > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
> > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
> > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
> > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
> > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
> > I'm missing somewhere?
> >
> > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > Help!

is it the serial key box on the general tab that is checked, to use an
alternative input device? so it swicthes to keyboard again when the shift key
is pressed. also uncheck the "apply all settings to log on desktop" if
checked.

"old volunteer" wrote:

> No, we looked at the boxes in Accessability, but didn't understand them
> enough to change anything. The Accessiblity Box displayed when the SHIFT key
> was held down too long. Can you tell me what switche(s) set or not set that
> could be causing the problem?
>
> "Paolo" wrote:
>
> > has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
> > can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
> > To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel
> >
> >
> > "old volunteer" wrote:
> >
> > > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
> > > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
> > > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
> > > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
> > > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
> > > I'm missing somewhere?
> > >
> > > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > > Help!

Paolo,
Neither one of those boxes you mention is checked?

"Paolo" wrote:

> is it the serial key box on the general tab that is checked, to use an
> alternative input device? so it swicthes to keyboard again when the shift key
> is pressed. also uncheck the "apply all settings to log on desktop" if
> checked.
>
> "old volunteer" wrote:
>
> > No, we looked at the boxes in Accessability, but didn't understand them
> > enough to change anything. The Accessiblity Box displayed when the SHIFT key
> > was held down too long. Can you tell me what switche(s) set or not set that
> > could be causing the problem?
> >
> > "Paolo" wrote:
> >
> > > has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
> > > can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
> > > To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel
> > >
> > >
> > > "old volunteer" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
> > > > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
> > > > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
> > > > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > > > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
> > > > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
> > > > I'm missing somewhere?
> > > >
> > > > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > > > Help!

how about filterkeys on keyboard tab is that one checked? if it is< uncheck

"old volunteer" wrote:

> Paolo,
> Neither one of those boxes you mention is checked?
>
> "Paolo" wrote:
>
> > is it the serial key box on the general tab that is checked, to use an
> > alternative input device? so it swicthes to keyboard again when the shift key
> > is pressed. also uncheck the "apply all settings to log on desktop" if
> > checked.
> >
> > "old volunteer" wrote:
> >
> > > No, we looked at the boxes in Accessability, but didn't understand them
> > > enough to change anything. The Accessiblity Box displayed when the SHIFT key
> > > was held down too long. Can you tell me what switche(s) set or not set that
> > > could be causing the problem?
> > >
> > > "Paolo" wrote:
> > >
> > > > has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
> > > > can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
> > > > To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "old volunteer" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
> > > > > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
> > > > > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
> > > > > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > > > > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
> > > > > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
> > > > > I'm missing somewhere?
> > > > >
> > > > > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > > > > Help!

The "Use Filter Keys" box is NOT checked?

"Paolo" wrote:

> how about filterkeys on keyboard tab is that one checked? if it is< uncheck
>
> "old volunteer" wrote:
>
> > Paolo,
> > Neither one of those boxes you mention is checked?
> >
> > "Paolo" wrote:
> >
> > > is it the serial key box on the general tab that is checked, to use an
> > > alternative input device? so it swicthes to keyboard again when the shift key
> > > is pressed. also uncheck the "apply all settings to log on desktop" if
> > > checked.
> > >
> > > "old volunteer" wrote:
> > >
> > > > No, we looked at the boxes in Accessability, but didn't understand them
> > > > enough to change anything. The Accessiblity Box displayed when the SHIFT key
> > > > was held down too long. Can you tell me what switche(s) set or not set that
> > > > could be causing the problem?
> > > >
> > > > "Paolo" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
> > > > > can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
> > > > > To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "old volunteer" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
> > > > > > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
> > > > > > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
> > > > > > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > > > > > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
> > > > > > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
> > > > > > I'm missing somewhere?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > > > > > Help!

Hi,

Try pressing the shift key fives times and/or hold down both shift keys at
the same time. Also, under Accessibility Options, Settings uncheck Use
Shortcut.

Added info: Reg file on line 211 right hand side:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Good luck and keep us posted.



--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

SupportSpace
www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner

"old volunteer" <oldvolunteer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:31B900CE-41CE-45ED-B201-FF092B65E212@microsoft.com...
> Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift
> key
> or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application.
> BUT
> .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't
> display
> on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which
> display.
> It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch
> setting
> I'm missing somewhere?
>
> Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> Help!

Kelly,
I tried 5X and holding down keys. The Use Shortcut box is unchecked. I
rebooted and the problem is still there? i.e. when I start or reboot, the
characters I type don't display. I have to hold down the SHIFT key until it
makes a sound to be able to display characters on the screen. This is weird!

"Kelly" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Try pressing the shift key fives times and/or hold down both shift keys at
> the same time. Also, under Accessibility Options, Settings uncheck Use
> Shortcut.
>
> Added info: Reg file on line 211 right hand side:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Good luck and keep us posted.
>
>
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> SupportSpace
> www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>
> "old volunteer" <oldvolunteer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:31B900CE-41CE-45ED-B201-FF092B65E212@microsoft.com...
> > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift
> > key
> > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application.
> > BUT
> > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't
> > display
> > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which
> > display.
> > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch
> > setting
> > I'm missing somewhere?
> >
> > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > Help!
>
>

None of the suggestions seemed to resolve the problem. My wife came up with
the obvious solution - do a restore 2 b4 the problem occurred. All is well
now! This can be closed.

"old volunteer" wrote:

> Kelly,
> I tried 5X and holding down keys. The Use Shortcut box is unchecked. I
> rebooted and the problem is still there? i.e. when I start or reboot, the
> characters I type don't display. I have to hold down the SHIFT key until it
> makes a sound to be able to display characters on the screen. This is weird!
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Try pressing the shift key fives times and/or hold down both shift keys at
> > the same time. Also, under Accessibility Options, Settings uncheck Use
> > Shortcut.
> >
> > Added info: Reg file on line 211 right hand side:
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Good luck and keep us posted.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
> >
> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> >
> > SupportSpace
> > www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
> >
> > "old volunteer" <oldvolunteer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:31B900CE-41CE-45ED-B201-FF092B65E212@microsoft.com...
> > > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift
> > > key
> > > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application.
> > > BUT
> > > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't
> > > display
> > > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
> > > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which
> > > display.
> > > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch
> > > setting
> > > I'm missing somewhere?
> > >
> > > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
> > > Help!
> >
> >

Thanks for the update. Glad you have it sorted.

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

SupportSpace
www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner

"old volunteer" <oldvolunteer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EDB0716D-1A14-4BCA-9221-195D3E0B8A16@microsoft.com...
> None of the suggestions seemed to resolve the problem. My wife came up
> with
> the obvious solution - do a restore 2 b4 the problem occurred. All is
> well
> now! This can be closed.
>
> "old volunteer" wrote:
>
>> Kelly,
>> I tried 5X and holding down keys. The Use Shortcut box is unchecked. I
>> rebooted and the problem is still there? i.e. when I start or reboot,
>> the
>> characters I type don't display. I have to hold down the SHIFT key until
>> it
>> makes a sound to be able to display characters on the screen. This is
>> weird!
>>
>> "Kelly" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Try pressing the shift key fives times and/or hold down both shift keys
>> > at
>> > the same time. Also, under Accessibility Options, Settings uncheck Use
>> > Shortcut.
>> >
>> > Added info: Reg file on line 211 right hand side:
>> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >
>> > Good luck and keep us posted.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> > All the Best,
>> > Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>> >
>> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>> >
>> > SupportSpace
>> > www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>> >
>> > "old volunteer" <oldvolunteer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> > message
>> > news:31B900CE-41CE-45ED-B201-FF092B65E212@microsoft.com...
>> > > Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with
>> > > Swift
>> > > key
>> > > or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the
>> > > application.
>> > > BUT
>> > > .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't
>> > > display
>> > > on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key
>> > > for
>> > > awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which
>> > > display.
>> > > It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch
>> > > setting
>> > > I'm missing somewhere?
>> > >
>> > > Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
>> > > Help!
>> >
>> >

The right shift key, the left shift key does nothing.

"Paolo" <Paolo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6129FFB2-110B-4E4F-BEC7-BDBF35F9195F@microsoft.com...
> has someone enable and changed the settings in the Accssibility Options? this
> can be switched on and off by pressing and holding the Shift Key for a while.
> To access Accessibility options go to Control Panel
>
>
> "old volunteer" wrote:
>
>> Someone was pressing the Shift Key too long and we ended up with Swift key
>> or whatever that is. We straightened it out by exiting the application. BUT
>> .. now every time we start the computer or restart, key strokes don't display
>> on the screen. The only way to fix it is to hold down the Shift Key for
>> awhile until it makes a sound and then you can type characters which display.
>> It happens only when we start the computer. There must be a switch setting
>> I'm missing somewhere?
>>
>> Computer is Laptop Dell 2600 Inspiron running XP Home.
>> Help!