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Computer not typing like I want it to.
Okay, so recently my computer is being really stupid. It likes to make 'error' beeping noises randomly for no reason at all while I'm in the midest of typing or something. I checked for viruses and whatnot, but nothing's there. Also, while I type, sometimes it'll have me stop typing and it'll make more error noises and I have to retype because what I typed didn't show up. Or it will drag out the last letter through a whole paragraph and it's very irritating. Any ideas of what could be going on?
I hope it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that I keep my computer on all day and all night, except on school days.
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I think may be your computer is old, or maybe your typing too fast that happens to me when I type fast.
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The problem where they keys seem to "freeze", or the computer appears to be waiting before suddenly spilling a series of characters onto the screen usually happens when the computer cannot clear the keyboard's buffer. In geek terms, the buffer can hold up to fifteen character presses before the computer starts to emit beeps. Once the computer catches up, the keys it did catch will appear on the screen and you'll be good to go, but not all of your characters will make it (since the buffer was full).
In simple terms: The computer is bogged down and can't keep up with the stuff you type.
Naturally, this is a problem. Virtually no computer should be affected by such a problem since the time it takes for the computer to process a keystroke is nil and the legacy problems that would have been responsible died with Windows XP. Under normal circumstances, leaving your computer on shouldn't be a problem; servers are on all the time and many run Windows, and the Laptop I'm using right now has been on for 11 days. But occasionally, conditions where the CPU is spiked will cause this kind of problem to appear. I see it a lot myself doing the kind of work I do.
To give you the best answer, we need some information. What version of Windows are you using? How much RAM do you have on the computer? How old is the computer? What web browser are you using (Firefox - my browser of choice - sometimes spikes the CPU and needs to be restarted to behave)? Does the problem occur when you have certain applications open? A certain number of applications open? What did you install or update recently?
As a test, you might want to try creating a new user on your computer and using it for a few hours to see if the problem occurs under that account. It might seem inconvenient, but it will help you figure out if the problems can be isolated to that account.
These are generic steps you can take to help narrow the problem down without testing with another keyboard. There are others, but they are situation-dependant and may be better suited to the service of a technician.
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I agree with DangerNerd. I had the same problem and called the manufacturer of the keyboard to ask them what the problem was. After explaining the problem they told me I had worn out the keyboard.
I would suggest you too call the keyboard manufacturer not just to find out if the keyboard is the problem, but since I called them and since my keyboard was out of warranty they made me a fantastic offer on a new one. I was offered 50% of any of their keyboards and free shipping for the new keyboard plus the return of the old one.
I'm fairly certain the problem is the keyboard. It is rare that the problem you describe is a hardware/software problem. If for some reason it is not a hardware/software problem and it could be a virus call your virus software companys help line. They have update software that they may be able to use to find and eliminate the virus.
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Hi there,
The very first thing to do here, is power off the computer, un-plug your current keyboard and replace it with a different one for testing.
If the computer does the same thing with a new keyboard, You may have a serious hardware issue. Odds are in favor of your keyboard being on its way to death.
If the new keyboard doesn't do the job, I would have it looked at by a professional.
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