Keyboard makes click - Computers & Internet

To install your keyboard or mouse:

1. Exit Windows and turn off your computer.
   
2. Unplug the power cord and modem and network cables.
   
3. Disconnect the old keyboard or mouse.
   If you are installing a USB keyboard, connect the keyboard to a USB port on the back of your computer.
   
   
   
   If you are installing a PS/2 keyboard, connect the keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port on the back of your computer.
   1. Connect the power cord and modem and network cables.
      

   2. Turn on your computer.
      

      
      

      To install the device driver from the Gateway System Restoration Kit:
      

      1. Start your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard window opens.
         
      2. Click Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next. Complete the wizard by repeatedly clicking Next until the wizard tells you that it was unable to detect any devices and that it has installed an unknown device.
         
      3. Insert Disc 1 of the Gateway System Restoration Kit into the CD or DVD drive. The System Restoration Kit program starts. Go to Step 6.
      - OR -
      If the program does not run automatically, go to the next step.
      1. Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box opens.
         
      2. In the Open text box, type d:\autorun.exe (where d is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive), then click OK. The System Restoration Kit program starts.
         
      3. Click the Install Hardware tab.
         
      4. Click the device driver, then follow the on-screen instructions. Installation is complete. If your keyboard or mouse does not function correctly, see "Troubleshooting".

      1. The keyboard does not work
         Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly.Remove all extension cables and switchboxesTry a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works.Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works.Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information, see Installing the device driver.

         A keyboard character keeps repeating
         Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard.Make sure that a key is not stuck. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your computer.

         Liquid spilled in the keyboard
         If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the keyboard upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it.

      
      

   
   

Click start control panel keyboard hardware make sure you have the right keyboard selected

or you might have uninstall the keyboard then restart your computer then reinstall it and its drivers

click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll to keyboard you might see a yellow question /exclamation mark ? ! or a red X right click update driver

or if this does not fix the problem

try blowing out all of the dust from your keyboard using a fine air blower from an air compressor making VERY sure there is no MOISTURE in the lines.

dust causes static which causes lots of problems with a computer and its parts

hope it helps

Check your Keyboard settings to make sure you are working on a US Keyboard layout. If all settings are correct, you can try to uninstall/reinstall your keyboard.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION.....

In Windows, click start, rt. click on computer and click Manage.

Click Device manager and rt click on "Human Interface Devices". Choose "uninstall" and press okay. Once that finishes, click on the "computer name" (your pc's name at the top of the device menu) and click Action>scan for new hardware. When your keyboard is rediscovered, allow your pc to search the internet for drivers and you should be done.

Make sure that your keyboard layout is set to US. To do this, right click the taskbar, go to "Toolbars", and make sure that the "language bar" is selected. A keyboard icon will appear. Click this icon and set the keyboard to the language that you want it to be.
Alternatively, you can set the keyboard layout if you go to the control panel, under "region and language" and then "keyboards and languages".
Hope this helps.

1. Press the Windows logo key + U to open the ease of access center.

2. Click on the "make the keyboard easier to use"

3. Select "turn on sticky keys" and "turn on filter keys." Select "save." Your computer will now only make sounds when the keyboard is hit.

4. Follow steps 1 through 3 to unlock your keyboard. Unselect the "sticky keys" and "filter keys" and click on "save."

make sure you have the correct keyboard and mouse selected
you might have to uninstall your keyboard and mouse then restart your computer and reinstall them make sure that you have there drivers backed up on a disk before uninstalling them
click start control panel,keyboard select hardware you will see which keyboard it is this will also apply to your mouse
make sure the battery is good (has full charge)also you might test the usb device for the mouse is inserted correctly into the usb port
also select properties,general you will have options to troubleshoot,driver roll back uninstall ,update driver
or click start control panel administrive tools computer managent device manager scroll to keyboard you could see a yellow question mark? right click to install drivers
hope this helps
don

Windows 7 or Windows Vista

1. Click Start Collapse this imageExpand this image, type intl.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
2. On the Keyboards and Language tab, click Change keyboards.
3. Click Add.
4. Expand the language that you want. For example, expand French (Canada).
5. Expand Keyboard list, click to select the English(United States) check box, and then click OK.
6. In the options, click View Layout to compare the layout with the actual keyboard.
7. In the Default input language list, click English(United States) - English(United States), and then click OK two times.
8. In the Regional and Language Options dialog box, click OK. Note The Language bar appears on the taskbar. When you rest the mouse pointer over this bar, a tooltip appears that describes the active keyboard layout.
9. Click the Language bar, and then click English(United States).

Windows XP

1. Click Start , type intl.cpl in the Run box, and then press ENTER.
2. On the Languages tab, click Details.
3. Under Installed services, click Add.
4. In the Input language list, select the language that you want. For example, select French (Canada) .
5. In the Keyboard layout/IME list, click English(United States), and then click OK .
6. In the Select one of the installed input languages to use when you start your computer list, click English(United States) - English(United States), and then click OK.
7. In the Regional and Language Options dialog box, click OK. Note The Language bar appears on the taskbar. When you rest the mouse pointer over this bar, a tooltip appears that describes the active keyboard layout.
8. Click the Language bar, and then click English(United States).

How to make sure that the selected layout matches the keyboard Windows 7 or Windows Vista

1. Click Start, type osk in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
2. Match the keyboard on the screen with the physical keyboard to make sure that the layout matches.
3. To check the uppercase characters, click the shift key on the keyboard or on the screen, and match the characters printed on the keyboard.

Windows XP

1. Click Start, type osk in the Run box, and then press ENTER.
2. Match the keyboard on the screen with the physical keyboard to make sure that the layout matches.
3. To check the uppercase characters, click the shift key on the keyboard or on the screen, and match the characters printed on the keyboard.

if you can provide more information about the keyboard make and whether you have installed the drivers or not.

Solution :
1. Right click on MY Computer or Computer and click on properties
2. Click on Device Manager ( Hardware )
3. from the list, click on + sign on keyboard
4. check if the keyboard name is listed / also check if there is no yellow exclamatory mark in the list as unknown device.
5. right click on the keyboard name ( wireless ) and click uninstall
6. Reboot the PC ( With the keyboard CD Driver disk in CD ROM )
7. Continue with the New Hardware found Screen to re-install the drivers for Wireless Keyboard / Mouse

click start, click control panel, click system, select hardware tab, click device manager, click + sign at keyboards, right click your keyboard, click uninstall.

Check first keyboard's connection to your PC. If you are using a windows OS : - Make a right click on "my computer" - Another right click on "properties" On the system properties screen: - make a left click on "hardware" - Another left click on "Device manager" On the device manager screen : - Look for the "keyboard" - Make a left click on it. - See if you have there a keyboard definition and double click on it Under the "Generl" tab look for the device status. Should be "This device is working properly" - Left click on the "Driver" tab and run the "update driver" process If problem still exist, run the "Roll back driver" process