Windows 10: My computer keeps typing "p" repeatedly, across every keyboard.

My computer constantly types "p", I have been having to have to use filter keys to be able to use my keyboard somewhat normally, my hardware keyboard also doesn't work, but I'm not sure if it's related. I have no clue as to how this started as I haven't used this computer in a little over a year, although it is not a new issue either.

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pc keep typing p

No problem, Samantha! You can follow these steps to check if your keyboard driver is updated frm Device Manager:

• From the Start menu, type in Device Manager, then
  Enter.
• Then click the Keyboard driver.
• Look for the manufacturer of your keyboard then right click on it.
• Click on the Properties, then it will show your Keyboard Properties.
  
• Go to the Driver tab.
• If Update Driver button is grayed out, it means that your keyboard driver is updated or if you can click on it, it means that it needs to be update.

Do not hesitate to reach us if you have other concern.

 

pc keep typing p

Thank you Kristine,

 

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.