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    funky things happening when I type in a search box

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by compjockey, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. compjockey

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    Hello all,

    I am working on a loaned Dell Inspiron 2200 with Win XP.
    Lately when I try to type something into any search box the text wants to try and input a word like a text messaging on a phone does. It also won't allow me to backspace over the text the cursor just sits there when I select the backspace. This happens in any Explorer, Firefox, or windows search box. It did not do this when I first started using it so I think somebody (kids in the house) started playing with it one day when I left it open.

    I think it has to do with some function key but I don't know this Dell so I am at a loss to what function key would make this happen

    I hope somebody has run into this issue.

    Thanks for any help solving this.
     
    compjockey, Jul 16, 2007
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