Windows 10: When typing an apostrophe or tilde, Windows types two

My problem is that when I try to type an apostrophe (like so: ") Windows seems to register two characters instead of one.


Where you would normally type [Apostrophe] + [Spacebar] and have the following show: '


Mine shows two apostrphes, without having to push the Spacebar.


This prevents me from typing characters with dots and lines on them, like ë and è


Edit: when I press Left Alt and Shift, it types only one apostrophe, but still prevents me from typing special characters

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Computer Keeps Typing Apostrophe's

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.

 

Computer Keeps Typing Apostrophe's

So I am assuming the apostrophe problem does not occur when you disconnect your usb keyboard?

This does sound like a physical problem, so try your best to clean the apostrophe key especially, by pulling it off gently and clear under it by (preferably) using compressed air or a gentle vacum.

To login, disconnect the usb keyboard and type your password using the on-screen keyboard from "ease of access".




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how to quick type an apostrophe?

I need help typing apostrophes using the short cuts with the keyboard. Thanks for the tip.