OK, I am not on the affected computer so I am unable to give all the specs required but am hoping someone can help. For some reason, I am unable to enter text in text boxes, it appears as though someone is typing in the letter x continuously. It happens in every program, even in command prompt. I tried to get to the help menu but it wouldn't let me scroll up, it was sticking at end of index list (x listings) I can sometimes type something if I can get the field cleared, usually done by hitting ctrl + backspace then holding backspace down continuously while I type what i need to find but I must quickly move the cursor to an inactive area and click it so the text box becomes inactive, but this doesn't always work. I tried opening my computer to scan for errors and when I tried to click on the icon the demon living in my computer started typing those x's in the drive's name field. I am no expert but I am not a novice either, and in all the years I have been using computers, (only about 10)i have never encountered anything like it. The computer in question is a compaq presario laptop running the Windows XP OS. I may be able to log in on it if need be to send anyone who can help any needed info. I can not afford to do what i would like to do with this laptop because I need it and frankly chunking it out of a fourth story window could cause serious damage to someone. lol Please, Please help, I 'm losing it...
Thanks- jokerjane

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