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| Main - General Chat - Whats wrong with my computer? | New thread | New reply |
| JrShrooboid |
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 Porcupo Level: 41 Posts: 215/317 EXP: 446023 Next: 34122 Since: 03-29-07 From: Somewhere far, far away. Last post: 6069 days Last view: 5254 days |
So, my computer will sometimes randomly glitch. This glitch causes it to (when I am typing) overlap any text in front of it (no matter what program I am using). It's very anoying, for I will be doing homework or some such thing, and I will go back and type a new sentence, just to realise I deleated the one in front of it. Has anyone ever heard of this happening before? And if so, could you tell me how to fix it?
. .. ... Please? |
| JDavis |
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 Koopa Level: 26 Posts: 96/110 EXP: 91441 Next: 10834 Since: 02-19-07 From: Oklahomaland Last post: 5937 days Last view: 4647 days |
There's a forum for computing.
And the problem is just that you've hit the Insert key. Hit it again to switch it back. |
| Arbe |
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go away Level: 86 Posts: 30/1788 EXP: 5990558 Next: 151549 Since: 02-23-07 Last post: 4976 days Last view: 1545 days |
Your tubes are probably blocked. |
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 Bullet Bill Level: 50 Posts: 231/502 EXP: 891457 Next: 55860 Since: 02-20-07 From: Springfield, Ohio Last post: 6105 days Last view: 6082 days |
I'm assuming you are using some kind of Word Processor program, right? Along the bar that is most likely on the bottom, try to find the letter 'OVR'. If you see them, then you know you accidentally hit the insert key, which changes you from insert mode (like normal typing) to overwrite mode, which will type over the letters in front of the flashing bar. To fix, hit the insert key again. It should switch to saying 'INS'.
(These instructions are based on the assumption that you are using Microsoft Word. If you are not, then you may not see what I am describing. Should this not help, please inform us as to what program you ARE using, so that we may diagnose it easier.) And yes, this does belong in computing... EDIT: Also, I didn't read JDavis's post, so what I've said is a really lengthy repeat of what he said... ____________________ My current complication: Girl's name who gets no more than 10 minutes of screen time in the actual game. |
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Porcupo Level: 41 Posts: 217/317 EXP: 446023 Next: 34122 Since: 03-29-07 From: Somewhere far, far away. Last post: 6069 days Last view: 5254 days |
JDavis: Thanks, thats probably my problem. And I have never posted something like this before, so I didn't realise to use the computing place 
ArBeWhy: WTF 
MaxKnight: Yeah, I do have MWord, and I think I understand what you are talking about. Thanks  |
| witeasprinwow |
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 Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 78/444 EXP: 739873 Next: 26330 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5436 days Last view: 5827 days |
In before "reformat c:\ and keep hitting y"
You are probably hitting it when you reach for the backspace key. edit: I got a "You cannot post in this restricted forum!" when I tried to post this. What the fuck? |
| TheLesserBlackDope6x |
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 Flurry Level: 37 Posts: 5/260 EXP: 330641 Next: 7612 Since: 04-23-07 From: AIDS Last post: 6155 days Last view: 5936 days |
Usually the backspace key is wider. For me, it is as big as a letter key, and is very easy to hit "\" or Insert. It is very annoying as I do not always look at the screen as much as I glance at the keyboard.  ____________________  |
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 Boo Level: 68 Posts: 445/1036 EXP: 2642986 Next: 85814 Since: 02-19-07 From: It is a mystery. Last post: 5729 days Last view: 5729 days |
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Flurry Level: 37 Posts: 7/260 EXP: 330641 Next: 7612 Since: 04-23-07 From: AIDS Last post: 6155 days Last view: 5936 days |
I had spilled a great deal of coffee over my stock Dell Keyboard. Ended up having to switch to this cheap one that makes a lot of noise. ):
It has the same keys as what you are describing. I find it almost impossible to adapt to hitting that tiny backspace key. Unless I am deleting something very long but also not worth just highlighting and deleting (in which I just rapidly hit it with my index finger), I have to attempt hitting it with my broken pinky. Damaged for life, can't bend it straight anymore and I miss it quite often. I think this would be a good thread actually for discussing new ideas for a keyboard layout. xD ____________________ |
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 Spiny Level: 53 Posts: 338/578 EXP: 1101456 Next: 55663 Since: 02-19-07 From: Adelaide, South Australia Last post: 6094 days Last view: 6082 days |
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Level: 105 Posts: 1416/2846 EXP: 12034700 Next: 227560 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 6067 days Last view: 2804 days |
Moving isn't implemented yet  ____________________ I dealt with it. |
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Gone Level: 88 Posts: 1491/1881 EXP: 6465661 Next: 185003 Since: 02-20-07 Last post: 6153 days Last view: 6144 days |
Oh, so that's why so many threads remain in the wrong forum forever.
I have the small \ and backspace and L-shaped enter, and that's how I like it. With the longer \ key, I'm always hitting it at the same time as enter, adding a \ to my password or whatever I was typing. My keyboard sucks otherwise, but it's spillproof, which is important because I eat and drink at the computer. Peh, I should get a normal keyboard and a plastic cover instead... |
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Done. Level: 79 Posts: 354/1471 EXP: 4471960 Next: 107507 Since: 02-19-07 From: ??? Last post: 6093 days Last view: 6085 days |
Posted by Xkeeper This gets done before I get home at 11PM. Chop chop. |
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... Level: 73 Posts: 483/1220 EXP: 3368603 Next: 117265 Since: 03-25-07 From: no Last post: 6098 days Last view: 6082 days |
I lol'd at the Mac keyboard my school had, which was basically a tub shape. Raised edges. It's uncomfortable and anything spilled in it will pool up, ensuring you're screwed! 
Posted by RankoWhich time zone is that?Posted by Xkeeper |
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Flurry Level: 37 Posts: 220/251 EXP: 315205 Next: 23048 Since: 02-19-07 From: Mirabel, Québec, Canada Last post: 6187 days Last view: 1820 days |
Flurry #&postrank& Posted by XkeeperIt is (and has been for a long time, it's how trashing works), except there's no "Edit thread" page to go with it yet
I've had the same keyboard model since 2002 (basic IBM keyboard that looks like this, but French Canadian and with the vertical Enter key), new again in 2005 with a new computer, so I'm really used to it now ... Mine stays in perfect shape too (except wear and dust), not too hard since all I ever eat/drink near it is the occasional soda can or beer  ____________________ |
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