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I seem to have a problem with corrupt keys in Excel 2007. If I have Excel
open for 20-30 minutes, I find that the right side CTRL key seems to become
corrupted. For example, if I hit CTRL-C to copy a cell, Excel inserts the
'¢' symbol into the active cell. The problem also affects the semi-color
(, apostrophe (') and other keys on the right side of the keyboard, where
they behave as though I've inserted a special character.
The problem occurs consistently, but only after Excel has been open for soem
time. It is repeatable on three different computers:
1) Desktop PC running Vista 64-bit
2) Laptop PC running Vista 32-bit
3) Desktop PC running Vista 32-bit
Windows and Office have been installed as fresh installs on all three PC's.
Only common thread is the anti-virus software on two of the PC's (#3 uses
Symantec instead of Trend Micro) and my "Documents" folder, which has been
copied onto the two desktops.
Was originally willing to chalk this up to Vista 64-bit or a buggy laptop
driver, but with this now affecting a third PC, the evidence seems to be
over-whelming that there's something amiss with Excel. The problem does not
occur in any other application (Office or otherwise). Closing and re-opening
Excel *usually* solves the problem, but on rare occasions I need to do a full
reboot.
Anyone else seen this problem? I can't seem to turn anything up through
Google or a search of this forum.
Corey
open for 20-30 minutes, I find that the right side CTRL key seems to become
corrupted. For example, if I hit CTRL-C to copy a cell, Excel inserts the
'¢' symbol into the active cell. The problem also affects the semi-color
(, apostrophe (') and other keys on the right side of the keyboard, where
they behave as though I've inserted a special character.
The problem occurs consistently, but only after Excel has been open for soem
time. It is repeatable on three different computers:
1) Desktop PC running Vista 64-bit
2) Laptop PC running Vista 32-bit
3) Desktop PC running Vista 32-bit
Windows and Office have been installed as fresh installs on all three PC's.
Only common thread is the anti-virus software on two of the PC's (#3 uses
Symantec instead of Trend Micro) and my "Documents" folder, which has been
copied onto the two desktops.
Was originally willing to chalk this up to Vista 64-bit or a buggy laptop
driver, but with this now affecting a third PC, the evidence seems to be
over-whelming that there's something amiss with Excel. The problem does not
occur in any other application (Office or otherwise). Closing and re-opening
Excel *usually* solves the problem, but on rare occasions I need to do a full
reboot.
Anyone else seen this problem? I can't seem to turn anything up through
Google or a search of this forum.
Corey