Windows 10: Cant Type Apostrophes - And None of The Other Solutions Work

HyperChromatica · Aug 17, 2019

I havent been able to type apostrophes in over a year. The best I can do is copy paste them.

*I have used 7 different keyboards on this desktop and it didnt work on any of them

*My Keyboard is set to English US

*I can type quotes fine

*I can create macros to try and type an apostrophe with a key press event through razer synapse, and it still doesnt work.

*I have no other macro programs installed
*It doesnt matter if I hold they key or not

HOWEVER
*The key raise event, but not the key down event, registers on this website : https://unixpapa.com/js/testkey.html

*I can type apostrophes in the console in skyrim

*I made another windows account on the same machine, and it can type apostrophes.

EDIT : I made a post on r/techsupport too

https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/cri19h/apostrophes_have_abandoned_me/ex5wk8w/?context=3

:)

ellellell1 · Aug 17, 2019

Computer Keeps Typing Apostrophe's

My laptop keyboard is completely non-functional. It completely unresponsive since that family memeber cleaned it with wrong spray, and it wasn't typing apostrophe's from the start. It was only a month after we replaced the keyboard that the apostrophe thing happened. I don't know if it can be fixed, And I don't think it's even the problem, but what kind of shop do you want me to go to to get it replaced, if that's what I need to do?
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By replaced, do you mean you replaced it with a new laptop keyboard or a usb keyboard?

The reason I think its the laptop keyboard is becuase the apostrophe's are still being typed even with the usb keyboard unplugged. From my knowledge there is no way that the apostrophe can be typed by a program, unless its something like a voice recogniser.

Even though the laptop keyboard appears un-responsive it is likely that it is still connected internally. This probably means its the actual hardware of the keyboard and needs to be physcially unplugged from the motherboard (inside the laptop).

You could try a computer repair store that specialises in replacing specific parts (e.g touchpads, speakers, screens etc...) For me in New Zealand, I go to Harvey Norman who has their own seperate computer repair store. So you could try the store where you brought it from...

I suppose it could be a program that has a command to repeadly type apostrophes, but I find this very hard to believe as it happens at the login screen where most programs start up after the user has logged in.

Its a bit hard for me to help any further since I believe its more of a hardware problem and we can't get past the login screen. I'm open to any suggestions that other members on this forum might have.

Masterofcards · Aug 17, 2019

Computer Keeps Typing Apostrophe's

Ah, so it must be the keyboard in your laptop that is typing the apostrophes. This also makes it quite impossible to use the on-screen-keyboard.

First check if there is a function key (fn) or a hot key to disable the laptop keyboard.

There are probably only three things I can suggest:

Try to gently take off the apostrophe key in your laptop by referring to this guide. Then consider buying some compressed air or use a vacuum cleaner/mini vacuum on the key once the key cap has been taken off.

This is more advanced and wouldn't recommend this unless you are absolutely sure you know what you are doing) but you could try unscrewing the laptop from the bottom and disconnecting the keyboard connector itself. You will need a disassembly guide for your specific laptop. You could also take it into a shop and get them to either disable the keyboard or possibly see if it can be replaced.

Enter the BIOS by firstly completely shutting down your computer (and with your usb keyboard plugged in) turn it on and repeatedly press f10 (could also be f1, f2, f8, f12) until you see a blue/black screen that has a BIOS title at the top. Then see if you can navigate around by using the esc, arrow keys and enter keys to an option for a laptop internal keyboard. See if you can disable it by changing the option from enabled to disabled, or if you can see no option then you can't disable the laptop keyboard from the BIOS, save and exit by pressing f10 again or whatever the instructions say at the bottom.

So unfortunately it sounds like it needs to be repaired/disabled by a shop, unless you are completly sure you know how to remove your laptop keyboard.

What needs to happen now is probably a way to disable the laptop keyboard. This is not as easy as unplugging a usb keyboard as a laptop keyboard is connected inside the laptop. This usually means unscrewing multiple components to get to the keyboard laptop.
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My laptop keyboard is completely non-functional. It completely unresponsive since that family memeber cleaned it with wrong spray, and it wasn't typing apostrophe's from the start. It was only a month after we replaced the keyboard that the apostrophe thing happened. I don't know if it can be fixed, And I don't think it's even the problem, but what kind of shop do you want me to go to to get it replaced, if that's what I need to do?

Masterofcards · Aug 17, 2019

Computer Keeps Typing Apostrophe's

Hi there .

Is it when you type specific keys on the keyboard? If so which ones, or do they just randomly appear sometimes?

More details on your keyboard would be helpful (e.g. Microsoft Keyboard 600 USB) and the model number of the computer (look for a sticker -e.g. Toshiba Satellite L750)

Very unlikely this is a virus and is probably more to do with the way the keyboard is configured *Wink.

Can you recall any time the keyboard worked correctly or has it always done this?

You could try this:

Left click on start and select the cog wheel icon (Settings)

Click on Time & language

On the left side bar click Region & language

Click on the appropriate language you would be using in your country and select options

Check you have a keyboard setup (default is usually US QWERTY) but check the different keyboard layouts as you might have a different keyboard. If so select add a keyboard and choose the correct one, then remove the other keyboard configuration.

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Hi, it types apostrophe's as soon as I turn on the computer. I can type another key, or press backspace to stop the Horde of apostrophe's, but when I let go, it starts again. My keyboard is a Logitech K60 with a Logitech M215 mouse. I couldn't find a model number sticker for this computer, but I know it's an HP laptop. T keyboard was working fine for a month, then this started happening. I cannot access my computer, because I need to log in with my Microsoft account to do that, which I can't because of this problem.

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