Very Wierd Problem

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by LordxJoe, Mar 21, 2007.

  1. LordxJoe

    LordxJoe Private E-2

    ok, so when i leave my computer afk, or sometimes when im not afk, its types random characters. these are 5, 7, +, -, and it also presses enter. i dont know if its spyware, a virus, etc. Just wondering if anyone has ever had this wierd occurrence. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, i gotta wait till it stops typing b4 i can do anything...

    --edit--

    BTW... it survived a reformat...
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Majorgeeks!

    More than likely a defective keyboard. Try another one and see what happens!
     
  3. LordxJoe

    LordxJoe Private E-2

    lol, i unplugged the keyboard and it still did it. i also disconnected my computer from the net.
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    But did you do this before boot up and did you use a different keyboard? Or did you just simply unplug your keyboard which is not what I suggested.


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  5. LordxJoe

    LordxJoe Private E-2

    well, i restored the router to factory settings while it was unhooked from the internet and my computer. Since then, i did not have any problems. I hope this lasts.
     
  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I'm happy to hear you have your problems work out.
     

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