My bet is spyware damage.
See -> http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6618-0.html?forumID=6&threadID=65809&messageID=781104
Bob
The keyboard will work on the address bar, keywords, Im and email, on aol 7.0. I have windows 95.Keyboard will not work on any web pages, such as this one. It will not type. I am on someone's computer right now! NEED HELP???????

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