Pressing the CTRL launches Windows Explorer

Discussion in 'Software' started by robfsg, Jun 17, 2006.

  1. robfsg

    robfsg Private E-2

    Hi

    I run Windows XP Home and now whenever I press the CTRL key, Windows Explorer launches. It's REALLY annoying as you might imagine...grrrrrr!!!!

    I guess I must have some sort of malware but have run various full scans to identify and remove anything suspicious. My kids use the same PC so it's possible they've installed something.

    I've tried using Google etc. to search for another instance of someone having this problem without any luck.

    Anyone got any ideas?

    Regards
    Rob
     
  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

  3. robfsg

    robfsg Private E-2

    Thanks Tim. Tried this but Hotkey Detective says there are no mappings. It must be something else causing it (some sort of malware?) so I will try posting there instead.

    I've since noticed that the right CTRL key launches Outlook - the left one launches Windows Explorer (My Computer).

    It's so annoying...
     
  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Go to control paned and double click on keyboard and check the settings.:)
     

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