keyboard

12 years ago

I have an Acer windows 8 computer.My keyboard doesn't work right, when i type words get jumbled up.Most of the time i have to start over . Do i need a new keyboard drive ?

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zep516
12 years ago
What's the model # of the Acer

Is it Acer aspire 1450 ?
clairdo2
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12 years ago
It is aspire v70
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zep516
12 years ago
That model # does not compute, can you double check it. Flip the Laptop over there should be a white sticker on the bottom of it with a bar code an things like that. I think it should be a 4 Digit # maybe starting with the letter M...
clairdo2
Original Author
12 years ago
hope this is the number you want. The other one has 22 no. and letters

SNID:31401043272
zep516
12 years ago
That's the serial #, I was able to track down the model # using that and it is,

V3-731-4470-CA.

Do you have Malwarebytes installed?

If so can you run a scan with it. If you need help let me know.
Richard (Vero Beach, Florida)
12 years ago
I don't mean to interrupt the flow, but just in case...

My Acer netbook used to give me jumbled words all the time until I disabled the touchpad and hooked a mouse to it.

I discovered that I was touching the overly sensitive touchpad as I typed causing the cursor to jump all over the place. When it jumped, I'd be adding letters in random spots, in the middle of words, at the top, etc.

If by some chance that's what's happening to you, not saying it is, you might try reducing the touchpad sensitivity(in the control panel). Perhaps similarly to how it's done here on a similar model?
zep516
12 years ago
Thanks chuggerguy, need all the help I can get here!!

I'm scanning for Malware because I'm unsure exactly what is taking place.

Your post sounds to be a bit more keyed into the problem. No pun intended...

Happy New Year..... :)

This post was edited by zep516 on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 16:24
clairdo2
Original Author
12 years ago
tried dwlding malaware trial and it wont dwl...
owbist
12 years ago
Do you have access to a second computer - a friend or neighbour if you only have one in the home?

If so use that machine, go here to download malwarebytes from Filehippo - a very safe site.

Then go here to download the latest definitions.

Copy them both to a thumb/flash drive or CD. Take them to your own computer, install Malwarebytes from there in the usual way. Then double click on the mbam-rules.exe file, this will update the program. Run a full scan not a quick scan.
clairdo2
Original Author
12 years ago
i downloaded malaware bytes and scanned but i still have the same problem with typing. Anything else i can do ?I only use the mouse...
grandms
12 years ago
I think chuggerguy was onto the real problem. Is there a switch to turn off the touch pad when you are using a mouse? If so, make sure it is off.

If this doesn't solve your problem and the laptop is still under warranty, contact the manufacturer about this problem.

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