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Problems with keyboards [when running DirectX apps]

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by iAndrew, 2008/01/02.

  1. 2008/01/02
    iAndrew

    iAndrew Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hey guys, I'm back with some problems.

    Whenever I have a DirectX application open (mostly games), I can't use my arrows key. Instead I have to hold the Control button and then use arrow keys.

    This method gets pretty frustrating...

    I have done the following...

    Google for an answer (Went to the 3rd page, and no answer)

    I've changed keyboards.. Nada.

    Any ideas?

    --- my specs:

    Windows XP Pro Sp2 - w/ 32bit processor.
     
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    iAndrew

    iAndrew Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have no idea why this was moved.. this is most likely software or input errors..

    I just need to know which/or what..
     
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    PeteC

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    I moved it - keyboards are hardware - I also responded, but it would seem that my response got lost in the ether :)

    Are you sure that the key problems are not related to the keyboard key configuration in the games?

    Check out your DirectX ....

    Start > Run > type in dxdiag > Enter

    Check out all the tabs with particular reference to Input - any problems listed?

    Do you have the latest version of DirectX - DirectX 9.0c - ignore DirectX 10 - too new and few video cards and games can take advantage of it.
     
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    iAndrew

    iAndrew Inactive Thread Starter

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    no problems..

    Its not the key configuration because it's happening with all my games..

    Cod 4, warcraft 3, Maplestory.. etc.

    and yes DirectX 9.0c
     
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    PeteC

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    Sorry - not a gamer so I am not familiar with those or any games. If you are using a 'fancy' keyboard I would suggest uninstalling the software through Add/Remove programs, the keyboard through Device Manager, rebooting and reloading the software. Might also check for updates for the keyboard. too.

    Beyond that I have little else to add - hopefully another poster will drop by with some further suggestions.
     
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