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Cannot type anything anywhere in Windows

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by WorldBuilder, 2010/03/16.

  1. 2010/03/16
    WorldBuilder

    WorldBuilder Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,

    OK, I got a weird one... I have a Windows XP Pro PC. It has 3 local users:
    • Administrator
    • Grade7
    • Grade8
    If logged in as Administrator or Grade7, everything works fine.

    However, if you log in as Grade8, you cannot type ANYTHING ANYWHERE in Windows. If I open Word, it won't type. All I see is a blinking cursor. Open Windows Explorer and you can't type. Form fields? Can't type. It's the weirdest thing. Especially considering that you CAN type at the CTRL+ALT+DEL login screen to get in!

    I got nothin'... Any ideas?

    Thanks!

    Chris

    PS. I have run full anti-virus / anti-malware scans. I even ran them logged in as the 3 accounts listed above. This PC, as best I can tell, is NOT infected with anything. Seems to be as clean as a whistle...
     
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    PeteC

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    WorldBuilder

    WorldBuilder Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    That seems to have worked. Haven't seen a corrupt XP profile in years! Forgot! Thanks!
     
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    PeteC

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    You're welcome :)

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