CTRL KEY IS STUCK...PLEASE HELP

[dizara]

Hello everybody,

I am posting this in the "Desktop" section but I am really not sure if the problem I have got is because of the hardware or some kind of software failure e.g. a bug.

On my VAIO W1 the CTRL Key seems to be constantly switched ON. If i try to print letters the keys (some of them at least) activate different commands. When activating Word there is a warning that "Word has detected that you are holding down the ctrl key..."

The mouse is not working properly either. When I try to click some command buttons it just does not execute the command. Some other command are OK though. I tried to recover the computer to an earlier date but to no avail. Eventually I rebooted my vaio only to have the same thing goin on.

Am I wrong in thinking that this combination of problems leads to my keyboard in the sense of a mechanical filure or it could still be some bug or stuff? I did take off the plastic top of the key and the small rubber thing (with the contacts inside) seem to be OK and it moves normaly.

I would appreciate any kind of suggestion as I have no idea what it could be. Many thanks.

Alex

[jumpsuit]

I'll even pay their travel costs :smileygrin:

[kee-lo_]

Humour has been a bit lacking recently Kee-Lo. We need faith, DT and others back…..urgently!!!

No offence but this place is becoming a drag!

[jumpsuit]

Yippee! I'll go and get my high heels and wig:smileygrin:

[kee-lo_]

[Shogie]

Its always best to avoid getting 'sticky keys!':smileylaugh:

if you are having trouble with sticky keys its best to just turn the shortcut off! then you can just forget about it.

[Josh-2552]

you can get cds that can obtain and bypass any password. apparently it's not illegal because you must have access to the machine. anyway, give google a go to find one. there's an american one for somethin like $16

[kee-lo_]

I think you've got a little confused Josh

[Josh-2552]

http://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm

there ya go. $60 dollars, but there is a sale on until the 17th of april (today), where it is $30.

sounds good anyway.

[dizara]

Hello and thanks for your suggestions guys,

I bought an USB keyboard and plugged it into the computer. Btw it is Sony PCV-W1 model with an integral keyboard. The new keyboard is working fine. This leads me to think that the problem is with the keyboard itself. However, do you guys think that the problem still could be with some malware? If it is the keyboard, is it possible to dismantle that CTRL rubber key and clean it?

Many thanks and all the best

Alex