No, the keyboard was removed from the server after the reboot. Not sure if it is a Windows bug or a hardward thing, but if a hardware thing I would have thought it would have been resolved when the keyboard was unplugged.
He tried the key mashing for me, but it didnt work. Opting for a server reboot in the early hours - shame! Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [ cf-dev ] OT: Windows Key Stuck!! > > also, is the problem simply that since the techie has stuck the keyboard > on, your remote access software no longer passes the relevant windows key > press from your own keyboard to the server? couldn't he remove his > keyboard to fix this? > > > > > > "Andy Hall" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > .uk> cc: > Subject: [ cf-dev ] OT: Windows Key Stuck!! > 03/06/2004 > 16:57 > Please > respond to > dev > > > > > > Hi, > > Sorry for the OT, but this is driving me mad! > > I have experienced a problem with Windows where now and again it acts as if > the Windows key on my keyboard is pressed down. Hence, if I press 'e' it > loads up My Computer, if I press 'r' the run box comes up. > > Now, my usual solution to this problem is to "mash" the Windows key and all > those around it; after a few seconds of frantic key pressing it resolves > itself. > > However, this now appears to be happening on my remote server after a > technician stuck a keyboard in earlier today for a reboot. The remote > access software does not register pressing the Windows key on my keyboard; > it seems to apply the event to my machine and doesnt pass it through to the > remote server. > > Has anyone experienced this and know how to fix it without having to > explain my mash theory to a technician over the phone? Last resort is to > reboot the server again, but I really dont want to go that far for > something so seemingly petty. > > Any help greatly appreciated. > > Andy Hall. > > > > > > -- > These lists are syncronised with the CFDeveloper forum at http://forum.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > CFDeveloper Sponsors and contributors:- > *Hosting and support provided by CFMXhosting.co.uk* :: *ActivePDF provided by activepdf.com* > *Forums provided by fusetalk.com* :: *ProWorkFlow provided by proworkflow.com* > *Tutorials provided by helmguru.com* :: *Lists hosted by gradwell.com* > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- These lists are syncronised with the CFDeveloper forum at http://forum.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ CFDeveloper Sponsors and contributors:- *Hosting and support provided by CFMXhosting.co.uk* :: *ActivePDF provided by activepdf.com* *Forums provided by fusetalk.com* :: *ProWorkFlow provided by proworkflow.com* *Tutorials provided by helmguru.com* :: *Lists hosted by gradwell.com* To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
