Alt key seems stuck?

Question

I have a c840 XP pro and when I start it it's fine, but after about 5 min it seems to think the ALT key is being pressed when it is not. When I try to double click an icon on the desktop it opens properties, but I can right click and open things. Also sometimes the curser will get stuck to where I can touch the pad or move the pointer and nothing, but if I hold any key on the keyboard it will move? I tried to do a system restore to before this started occurring and that has not helped at all. Any help would be appreciated.

DELL-Chris B · Answer

Quickett: Thank you for posting your message at the Dell Community Forums. Do you have these problems with an external mouse and keyboard as well? Regards,

Quickett · Answer

Yes, if I attempt to double click an icon it opens properties. Even with an external mouse or keyboard connected. Right now the cursor will not move unless I press another button simultaneously on the keyboard.  I am also unable to type in boxes, it just beeps. If I press Tab by itself the quick switch menu(alt+tab) pops up but I am unable to switch programs. Also occasionally when I try to right click the menu appears for a flash but doesn't stay up.   Thank you for the response

DELL-Chris B · Answer

Quickett:

Sounds like a software issue. If you boot into Windows Safe Mode, same issue? If not, you might try searching for spyware and/or performing a system restore prior to the problem beginning.

Anyone have any other ideas?

Regards,

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Alt key seems stuck?

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