ALT, SHIFT Keys Stick or System Beeps w/Access Utility
Enabled
Applies To
This article was previously published under Q117929
SYMPTOMS
One or more of the following symptoms occur while you are
running Windows 95:
Pressing keys generates system beeps.
The ALT and SHIFT keys seem to stick.
Using the keypad causes cursor movement and/or opening or
closing of applications.
An up-siren or down-siren sound is generated.
CAUSE
These symptoms can occur if the accessibility components
of Windows 95 are enabled and the system is not
compatible with those components.
RESOLUTION
To disable Windows 95 accessibility components:
Click the Start button on the taskbar.
On the Settings menu, click Control Panel.
Double-click Accessibility Options.
For each of the accessibility properties, click the check
boxes to disable the options.
Ensure that the Save Settings box is selected.
Click the Apply Now button and OK button.
MORE INFORMATION
The Accessibility utility for Windows 95 contains several
features to assist users who are physically challenged by
providing functions such as sticky keys and mouse
movement using the keyboard.
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows 95
Last Reviewed: 7/28/2001 (1.0)
Keywords: kbAppCompatibility kbenable kbEnableMove
KB117929
-----Original Message-----
My control, Alt, and shift keys act as if they are being
held down intermittently. This creates real headaches
while I type documents or just work with other programs.
I've checked my virus definitions, run virus scan again
and again, Used spyware removal programs, bought a new,
Microsoft Keyboard, and reinstalled the drivers for my
keyboard. What else can I do?
