Troubleshooting Keyboard Issues: A Frustrating Encounter with the “P” Key
Dealing with keyboard malfunctions can be quite a headache, especially when a single key starts misbehaving. Recently, I faced a peculiar issue with the “P” key on my keyboard—it only functioned when I held down the Shift key, making it impossible to type normally.
After attempting to troubleshoot the problem, I uninstalled the keyboard from my computer and reset the drivers, but nothing changed. In a bid to resolve the issue, I decided to connect a spare keyboard, yet the stubborn “P” key still refused to cooperate.
Fortunately, after much frustration and some careful investigation, I discovered that the problem stemmed from a shortcut setting within a specific application I was using. Adjusting this setting resolved the issue, restoring full functionality to my keyboard.
If you ever find yourself in a similar predicament, consider checking for any custom shortcuts configured in your software. You never know; the solution might be simpler than you think!
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