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    Inspiron 1720 Keyboard problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sfd4, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. sfd4

    sfd4 Newbie

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    I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1720. It has Vista on it. When I type a few sentences the characters I am typing sometimes jump to another place on the line I am typing on. I am careful not to hit other keys. Dell told me to re-install Vista. This did not correct the problem. I also tried XP and same results. Does anyone have a solution????
     
    sfd4, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. JTOverath

    JTOverath Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you usre your not accidently brushing the touchpad?
     
    JTOverath, Aug 25, 2008
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    maxbuff Newbie

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    I have the identical problem. Would you please let me know if you come across a solution? Thanks!
     
    maxbuff, Oct 22, 2008
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  4. a75user

    a75user Notebook Geek

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    could be that rootkit keyboard logger problem ?
    I also have this but ran AVG and shows nothing
    What other program can check for key loggers ?
     
    a75user, Oct 27, 2008
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  5. JBasham

    JBasham Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used to have that problem on a first-gen 1720, but I don't have it any more. I got new touchpad drivers from the Dell site, and I think that's what fixed it. Try it, it's easy and it can't hurt!
     
    JBasham, Oct 30, 2008
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  6. a75user

    a75user Notebook Geek

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    I do not think bloatware is appropriate to fix something that should work flawlessly with clean install but thanks for tip
     
    a75user, Oct 31, 2008
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  7. DarK_MischieF

    DarK_MischieF Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the same problem, it has to be the touchpad.
    install the new drivers, plug in a mouse and tick 'disable touchpad when external usb is present'. gosh that touchpad...
     
    DarK_MischieF, Jun 8, 2009
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  8. SteveJonesy

    SteveJonesy Notebook Evangelist

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    Updated drivers are not bloatware. But please feel free to stick with the factory installed ones.
     
    SteveJonesy, Jun 8, 2009
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