'P' Key not working - software issue?

theleg · 30 Oct 2017 at 00:26

Ok this is weird. The P key stopped working on my laptop, I assumed it was something wrong with the keyboard or something. Plugged in a USB keyboard and the P key doesnt work on the new keyboard either. Which is strange because it does work when plugged into my main PC.

Any idea what could be causing this? Im assuming its some software/windows issue but I honestly have no clue.

something daft already!! · 30 Oct 2017 at 00:29

I'll have a p please Bob. That is such a weird random thing. If you enable the onscreen keyboard, does it work then? Do that from accessibility options. I suspect a refresh is in order.

theleg · 30 Oct 2017 at 00:32

howiepoohs said:
I'll have a p please Bob. That is such a weird random thing. If you enable the onscreen keyboard, does it work then? Do that from accessibility options. I suspect a refresh is in order.

Ive just tried this and the P does not work on the onscreen keyboard either...Im getting freaked out

Kelt · 30 Oct 2017 at 00:44

Someone's taking the P here...

theleg · 30 Oct 2017 at 00:58

Have been told by the gf that this might have been a kitten related incident. Cat was walking all over the keyboard. Wonder if hes pressed something that caused this.

bremen1874 · 30 Oct 2017 at 01:04

Only the P key?

My normal cat related laptop issue is them enabling num lock.

UnworthyBean · 30 Oct 2017 at 01:08

bremen1874 said:
num lock.

Would be a bit weird just being the P key, but function or NUM lock or anything like that isn't enabled is if?

Again, doubt it would affect USB keyboards.

Also, tried safe mode?

hyperseven · 30 Oct 2017 at 04:44

If win10 is filter keys on under settings-ease of access-keyboard-filter keys?

ED209 · 30 Oct 2017 at 06:31

System restore back to when it was working last?

jpaul · 30 Oct 2017 at 08:28

if the P could be physically broken, maybe try temporarily disabling the onboard keyboard device before trying external kbd or onscreen
(with sharpkeys app can maybe diagnose if key sends any event - or redefine it if it is broken)

hornetstinger · 30 Oct 2017 at 08:30

Obviously worn it out with google search "porn"

hyperseven · 30 Oct 2017 at 09:19

jpaul said:
if the P could be physically broken, maybe try temporarily disabling the onboard keyboard device before trying external kbd or onscreen
(with sharpkeys app can maybe diagnose if key sends any event - or redefine it if it is broken)

have you read the OP

jpaul · 30 Oct 2017 at 09:26

hyperseven said:
have you read the OP

afaik yes - what am I missing ?
- if the key on the laptop was constantly sending a 'P' event because it was physically broken, this might prevent P's from a usb/onscreen keyboard being heard,
so disabling the onboard keyboard in the device manager might help

lurkio · 30 Oct 2017 at 13:45

Get a linux boot cd or usb stick boot from it
P key works = configuration / windows issue
P not worky = probable keyboard fault

PS What happens if you press FN key and then press p

theleg · 30 Oct 2017 at 17:03

After booting into safe mode about 10 times, it started working at last...Thank you all.

Still dont understand what happened but glad its working niw

lurkio · 2 Nov 2017 at 08:11

theleg said:
After booting into safe mode about 10 times, it started working at last...Thank you all.

Still dont understand what happened but glad its working niw

You are using windows 8 or 10 aren't you ?

https://www.howtogeek.com/243901/the-pros-and-cons-of-windows-10s-fast-startup-mode/