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  1. EVAN BROWN1
    Evan Brown1 Win User

    Computer freezes whenever i press certain keys.


    Every time I play any game or anytime i am doing my homework on my computer, some keys that I press cause the screen to freeze completely. Hell, honestly i think it freezes the whole pc. the keys could vary as:ShiftCtrlEscBackspace123ive tried deleting things that take up alot of memory or CPU, But the freezes keep occuring. I even had a freeze while typing out this message. I dont know how to fix this.

    :)
     
    Evan Brown1, Feb 7, 2023
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  2. DYLANMIKA
    DylanMika Win User

    Certain programs make my computer act as if certain keys are pressed down

    Hello,

    Recently, I've been having a very strange issue: while running certain programs, my computer suddenly begins to act as if certain keys on my keyboard are being pressed. In the beginning, it acted as though the CTRL key was pressed (ex: pressing "w" executes
    the "CTRL + w" command). Now, it acts as though my "c" and "v" keys are being pressed (when typing, a string of cs and vs are rapidly typed across the screen). Opening the onscreen keyboard confirms that my computer thinks that the keys are being pressed.
    Only restarting my pc temporarily fixes the issue. Here's what I've done to try to remedy it:

    • press both CTRL keys for 15 seconds
    • turn off sticky keys, toggle keys, and filter keys
    • switch out my keyboard
    • plug my keyboard into a different usb port
    • uninstall and reinstall my keyboard drivers
    • hold CTRL + Shift for 15 seconds
    • reinstall windows
    • run system file checker
    • enter safe mode
    • uninstall and reinstall all of my usb drivers
    • check for malware

    The problem with the CTRL key happened no matter what program I was using, but the problems with the c and v keys have only started while playing a game. Any help in fixing this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
    DylanMika, Feb 7, 2023
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  3. NITROME
    Nitrome Win User
    Computer hangs up/freezes when running certain apps

    Hello

    A few weeks ago my computer started completely freezing. When those freezes occur the computer is totally unresponsive and requires a reboot, however they only happen when running certain programs.

    Windows Version number : 1903
    When does it happen?
    • Playing youtube videos (takes a few minutes to freeze on average)
    • Starting certain games (freezes on startup)
    • Answering discord calls
    And i discover new sources all the time so i doubt this is a complete list.

    What did i try so far?
    • Updating the drivers (didn't try to update the BIOS yet but reset it to default)
    • Sfc / chkdsk
    • OCCT (both CPU and GPU test, neither overheated/froze the computer)
    • memtest x86 (4 passes 6 hours, no errors)
    • Swapping GPU (RX-480)

    By this point i was a bit lost so i tried using windows event viewer to no avail.

    As a last attempt i tried to install windows on a new harddrive but the computer froze during installation.

    I'm completely lost and don't know whether my hardware is failing or if it's some kind of software issue.
     
    Nitrome, Feb 7, 2023
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  4. MANOFTHEM
    manofthem Win User

    Computer freezes whenever i press certain keys.

    Booting without press any key

    @dhievm go ahead and list the model number that gives exact specs/info.


    Does it stop right at the Toshiba logo and sit there? Will it sit forever til you press a key, or will it eventually work after so long?
     
    manofthem, Feb 7, 2023
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