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[Betsysgr8]

I have a MSI laptop, I don't know what keys I hit but occasionally when I'm typing the keys lock up and I don't know what I hit or how to unlock. Only way I've been able to fix problem is to restart computer, which is an PITA when I've typed a long post and can't save it or finish it. I have resorted to just sending the incomplete post at times but it is very frustrating to have resume my train of thought when I had it so clear prior. There has to be an easier way! help! Please!

Sorry I can't help but I'm sure a Knight in shining armour will arrive soon and rescue you, hope so,

Ballerina x

Without knowing anything about your OS or laptop type it is difficult to say.

This might help you to sort it.

http://www.ofzenandcomputing.com/zanswers/463/

What web browser are you using ? Is Java up to date - http://www.java.com/en/download/

When it locks up can you Alt + Tab to other applications or Ctrl+ Shift + Esc to the task manager ?

Told you!!!

Ballerina x

[Betsysgr8]

Thank you Simon and Phil. Oh sorry! I forgot to include it's Vista with windows explorer 9. Java up to date. Ok, I will try your suggestions when it happens again, and I'm sure it will. Seems to happen when I get enthusiastic with the subject I'm typing, so I've never been able to quite figure out what key combination I've used to lock the keyboard, lol. I think I have tried the control/alt/del before to get to task manager, if I remember correctly, I couldn't even do that.

it might just be locking up because you pressed two keys at the same time or something. I don't think there's a combo that locks the keyboard up.

[Betsysgr8]

it might just be locking up because you pressed two keys at the same time or something. I don't think there's a combo that locks the keyboard up.

I kinda thought that's what I did, just wondered if there were any particular key combos that did it and how to get out of it without having to restart computer.

Hiya,
It might be down to a feature called StickyKeys which is in Control Panel > Accessibility Options (or Ease of Access on Windows 7) it is a function intended for people with problems that make it difficult for them to hold more than one key down at once. If that is enabled then when you hold a button (eg Shift) down for too long it locks things up. I suggest you check if it is ticked in control panel.
Hope that helps

[Betsysgr8]

Thanks SianS but I don't have anything checked in the Ease of Access. I'll just have to pay more attention when I'm typing.