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    Why does my browser zoom 400% when selecting Ctrl+F?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ickysmits, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. ickysmits

    ickysmits Notebook Evangelist

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    I use the ‘find’ feature a lot to find text on a webpage using Ctrl+F in IE. Most of the time it works like it should, but too often the page will zoom to 400%. Anyone know what’s going on and how to fix it?
     
    ickysmits, Feb 27, 2008
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    And this happens randomly? Sometimes it will bring up the find dialog and sometimes it will zoom in?
     
    Arki, Feb 27, 2008
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    ickysmits Notebook Evangelist

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    Exactly, it's random...very strange.
     
    ickysmits, Feb 27, 2008
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    Arki Super Moderator

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    Have you installed any programs recently?

    Also, make sure you have all the latest Windows Updates.
     
    Arki, Feb 27, 2008
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    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    I have the exact same problem on my T400.
    Anyone knows if this is because of Vista + IE or this is related to thinkpad zoom?

    thanks
     
    Parijat, Oct 15, 2008
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    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    Ahhh...you are using IE, there's your problem. :D

    Have you tried to see if it does it in Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome, etc etc?
     
    xTank Jones16x, Oct 15, 2008
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    Just a guess here, but do you happen to scroll when you are holding the ctrl key? Scrolling resizes the web browser to zoom in/out.
     
    Chango99, Oct 15, 2008
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    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for replies guys.
    I only had the problem in IE so far . I have to use IE for some of the activeX that are incompatible with firefox :(
    No I don't scroll while holding these keys. I have uninstalled thinkpad ultrazoom lets see if I still get this error.
     
    Parijat, Oct 16, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Do you have anything installed that is "non standard"? By that I mean some program that isn't mainstream; it might be interfering with IE by hijacking keystrokes.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 16, 2008
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    True, but it would zoom gradually, not straight to 400%.
     
    McGrady, Oct 16, 2008
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    No, I have a clean install of windows and no keyboard control programs except Lenovo Hotkey driver. Also, I just noticed something today its not just Ctrl+F but today I was doing Ctrl+P to print a webpage and it zoomed straight to 400%.
    So it probably seems like a Ctrl key that does it. Do you guys think my keyboard is defective?
     
    Parijat, Oct 16, 2008
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  12. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    If it does not happen in any other web browser, then I doubt your keyboard is defective.

    Have you tried a clean reinstall of IE? Or a System Restore?
     
    xTank Jones16x, Oct 16, 2008
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    Did you install all of the required drivers for your laptop? For most laptops, there are certain drivers that must be installed and essential system software as well.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 16, 2008
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  14. Parijat

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    Yes I have all drivers installed. I will check if I get this problem in firefox and post it here.
     
    Parijat, Oct 16, 2008
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