Question My keys are repeating but I think it's software and not hardware. Any ideas on fixes?

[Mjcortz]

When I'm using my keyboard, a random key that I typed will repeat itself until I press a different key. An example of this is while gaming, my W key will repeat, causing my character to continue moving forward. Outside of gaming, if I'm deleting emails, the Delete button will repeat itself, resulting in multiple emails being deleted until I press another key. This will also happen when I press a combination of keys such as Ctrl+V, which will cause multiple paste functions to repeat.


This started happening months ago. I spilled coffee on my old keyboard on the Escape button and surrounding keys. The keyboard immediately started malfunctioning so I purchased another mechanical keyboard (Leopolo). The new keyboard started having the repeating keys problem mentioned in this thread so I exchanged the keyboard for the same kind. The problem is still persisting. I tried deleting my keyboard drivers but that did not solve the issue. I also tried downloading anti-key chatter programs and scanned my computer for viruses/root kits but nothing was found and the issue is still not fixed.

I'm at a loss and my resort to reinstalling Windows, but that seems like a dramatic approach. Does anyone have any ideas on what's causing the issue or any fixes?

Just to clarify, the keys are not physically getting stuck. These are brand new keyboards and I still checked for debris just to be safe but there was none.

CPU: i7-13700K
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Fan Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000
SSD/HDD: Western Digital SN850 (one of them) / SN770 (two of them, three SSDs total)
GPU: Asus Rog 3080 Ti
PSU: SeaSonic Focus GX 1000 W
Chassis: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower
OS: Windows 11
Monitor: Acer 27-inch 2560x1440 (144hz)

My keyboard is a Leopold FC900RBT and is connected via wired. There is a bluetooth option available but I'm unable to connect it that way.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums newcomer!

Just to clarify, the keys are not physically getting stuck.
Physically they might not be getting stuck but perhaps electrically a key is being actuated. Have you tried using the latter keyboard on another(donor) platform to see if the issue persists on said latter platform(a friend or neighbor's laptop or PC)?

These are brand new keyboards and I still checked for debris just to be safe but there was none.
Please pass on a link tot he keyboard's you're working with.

If you're on a PC, might want to list your specs like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

 

[Ralston18]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Make (Leopolo noted) and model keyboards? Connectivity?

Go into Windows Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards. Check the settings.

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Try running the built in Windows troubleshooters. The troubleshooters may find and fix something.

Also run "DISM" and "sfc /scannow" to find and fix any buggy or corrupted files.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-dism-command-line-utility-repair-windows-10-image

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow-to-repair-windows-system-files-2626161

My thought being that the initial coffee spill and subsequent keyboard presses caused some file corruption or even some unintended keyboard "reconfiguration".

 

[Mjcortz]

Welcome to the forums newcomer!

Just to clarify, the keys are not physically getting stuck.
Physically they might not be getting stuck but perhaps electrically a key is being actuated. Have you tried using the latter keyboard on another(donor) platform to see if the issue persists on said latter platform(a friend or neighbor's laptop or PC)?

These are brand new keyboards and I still checked for debris just to be safe but there was none.
Please pass on a link tot he keyboard's you're working with.

If you're on a PC, might want to list your specs like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

I updated my original post to include the specs. I haven't tried my keyboard on a donor PC, yet. I'll give it a try on my laptop.

 

[Mjcortz]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Make (Leopolo noted) and model keyboards? Connectivity?

Go into Windows Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards. Check the settings.

= = = =

Try running the built in Windows troubleshooters. The troubleshooters may find and fix something.

Also run "DISM" and "sfc /scannow" to find and fix any buggy or corrupted files.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-dism-command-line-utility-repair-windows-10-image

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow-to-repair-windows-system-files-2626161

My thought being that the initial coffee spill and subsequent keyboard presses caused some file corruption or even some unintended keyboard "reconfiguration".

I updated my original post and have tried both of those command prompts. I'll see how it goes and update if it works or not