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why do i have to hold down each key for 1 full second?

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thai Full Member Posts: 164	why do i have to hold down each key for 1 full second? Jun 8, 2013 14:55:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thai on Jun 8, 2013 14:55:36 GMT -5 this is so hard to type someone please help

thai Full Member Posts: 164	why do i have to hold down each key for 1 full second? Jun 8, 2013 15:05:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thai on Jun 8, 2013 15:05:51 GMT -5 Never mind, I found the answer on line easier than I thought I would. Thanks anyway, Thai

Peter Software Review Panel Posts: 174	why do i have to hold down each key for 1 full second? Jun 22, 2013 18:57:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Peter on Jun 22, 2013 18:57:35 GMT -5 Now you have left us all wondering what the problem was and its solution!
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why do i have to hold down each key for 1 full second? Jun 23, 2013 10:12:11 GMT -5

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Post by thai on Jun 23, 2013 10:12:11 GMT -5

Apparently I had somehow hit a key that had changed my settings.
After a quick search, it appeared this happens to MANY people and the fix was holding down both shift keys at the same time for several seconds.
Don't have a clue what or why, just happy it is resolved.