My Computer’s Persistent Glitch: A Troublesome Digital Mystery

If you’ve ever encountered a frustrating situation on your computer, you’re not alone. Recently, I found myself at my wit’s end as my computer seemingly began copy-pasting random content without any input from me. This bizarre behavior rendered my device almost unusable.

The Beginning of the Chaos

Starting from yesterday, things took a turn for the worse. Whenever I logged in, my computer would automatically copy text and files from random locations. After several frustrating restarts, which provided only temporary relief, the issue resurfaced repeatedly. I attempted various solutions, including resetting the system and uninstalling drivers, but nothing seemed to alleviate the problem.

I even switched out my keyboard, suspecting that it might be the culprit—but to no avail. It was as if the computer had a mind of its own.

Unpacking the Mystery

As I tried to pinpoint the issue, I remembered downloading the Radiant Viewer (a medical software for DICOM files) and transferring some files from a USB drive I received from my professor. Following this, my desktop exhibited this erratic behavior. To my horror, the same issue transpired on my laptop, which had also downloaded the viewer and alongside the same files. This situation had me feeling entirely overwhelmed and confused.

In a desperate bid to document this strange phenomenon, I recorded several videos showcasing the erratic copying behavior and shared my progress in the form of images. I was determined to find a solution!

A Systematic Investigation

Soon, I isolated the USB drive as a suspect in this tech whodunit. After formatting my device and performing a full reset, everything seemed to return to normal—until I reinserted the USB drive, and the disruption began anew.

Frustrated but undeterred, I tried a factory reset. It provided a brief respite of about an hour before the strange glitch returned. The next step on my agenda was a fresh installation of Windows.

The Ongoing Struggle

Despite my diligent factory reset efforts, the problem refused to disappear. I ran various malware and antivirus scans based on recommendations from helpful friends, but none managed to identify the root of the issue. It began to dawn on me that a complete wipe of the system might be necessary.

When I completed a clean installation of Windows, I thought I had finally overcome the obstacle. However, this relief was short-lived. My troubles reappeared, leading me to suspect that perhaps