Yes? No? Maybe?

[madamesilverspurs]

Okay, here's the deal. My keyboard (Toshiba satellite) is acting up. Some keys need to be struck repeatedly, others produce multiples that have to be deleted (by a delete key that works only when it feels like it). Makes for interesting episodes when entering passwords. Have used a shop vac to clean the keyboard, no difference.

Anyway, it has been suggested that I install a new keyboard driver. Having zero geek genes, this sounds a bit scary. So should I? And if so, how?

Large thanks in advance!

[EarlG]

1. Is it a wireless keyboard?

Or wired?

[madamesilverspurs]

2. Definitely not wireless..

[Dan]

3. If you have access to another keyboard try it

And if the problem continues - then consider the drivers might be the issue.

If the problem does not happen with a different keyboard - then it is the first keyboard that is the problem.

[madamesilverspurs]

11. Thanks --

that did the trick!

[canetoad]

4. I very much doubt the keyboard driver is at fault

It's more likely dust and detritus that has gathered between the keys and fallen underneath them. I have a Satelite and know there is not enough space between the keys to clean it out with a toothpick or pin.

You could try unhooking the cables, turn it 90deg to your desk surface and gently tap the front edge of the computer on your desk. Then see if you can clear it out with a can of compressed air with the little plastic tube attached.

[madamesilverspurs]

12. Yep --

Vacced ad did compressed air, all but a couple of keys cleared up. Got a USB keyboard, that did the trick. Thanks for the help!

[msongs]

5. pop off the stuck keys and clean around with a damp q tip nt

[madamesilverspurs]

13. Thanks

Finally got a USB keyboard. All better now!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

6. I have found that I periodically need to buy a new keyboard.

I do wireless ones, and what I get at Best Buy is a logitech that costs maybe 20 bucks.

[madamesilverspurs]

7. For a laptop?

Asking because I honestly do not know..

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

8. Sorry. My ignorance is showing.

I assumed a desktop, especially after the question of whether it was wireless.

[OxQQme]

10. Here is a small external keyboard

Small enough to sit over the existing keyboard. Or your lap.
Plug in a USB dongle and start typing.
Not a driver problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Arteck-Wireless-Keyboard-Stainless-Rechargeable/dp/B073TSKFRX/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1DJESTXTLVYH2&keywords=computer+keyboard+wireless&qid=1570839694&sprefix=computer+keyb%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-10

[madamesilverspurs]

14. Thanks

Just spent $10 for a USB keyboard at wallyworld. Works!

[lpbk2713]

9. Actually you could use an external 102 keyboard to help isolate the problem.

Just plug it in to a USB port on your laptop. A plain old vanilla keyboard wouldn't call for any software changes and it would serve as a workaround until you did something about the laptop keyboard.

[madamesilverspurs]

15. Just bought one.

Spent $10 and it's all better now. Thanks!

[lpbk2713]

16. You're certainly welcome.

I use a cordless illuminated keyboard with my PC and I love it.