Slight Keyboard Annoyance

Countcussy · 23 Dec 2006 at 13:21

I have had the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 4000 for a while now, and whilst i have been happy with its performance, a niggling error keeps occuring.
Whenever i am doing file movements within windows explorer, i use the ctrl key so i can select multiple items. After i have selected more than 2-4 items, its as if the ctrl key "resets" to off, and i have to start over. The only way i can get round this is to let go of ctrl and re-press for every file. :confused:

Is this an side effect of the basic wireless technology? Or is there something i can do within XP to help combat this. Battery levels are good, and the reciever is within 2 feet of the keyboard.

Curious because I have just bought the 5000 for my Dad for christmas. Whenever he gets anything new for his PC, my phoneline becomes a PC Heldesk

t31os · 23 Dec 2006 at 16:13

Does it plug in via usb and have you tried removing other devices to see if that helps.

Do you have the drivers installed?....... have you tried reinstalling/updating them if so?

Countcussy · 23 Dec 2006 at 18:43

Sorry, forgot to mention,

Connected via PS2/KB socket. Intelli whatever is up to date. Same issue if all other devices are disconnected.

t31os · 24 Dec 2006 at 13:48

Maybe its the actual key on the kb, does it happen if you use the right CTRL key?

Test kb on another PC?..... same problem?

Countcussy · 24 Dec 2006 at 16:30

Same thing happens with both CTRL keys. Going over to my Dads this week, so i will take it with me and test it there.

Thanks for the replies.