Typing the symbol @ is delayed?

[McLovinHawaii]

Alrite I've ran into a really odd problem.. the @ symbol is delayed by 1 sec so when I sit here writing emails and I have to write the address and let's say i want to write to testing1234@gmail.com it'll look like this testing1234gma@il.com because the @ is 1 sec delayed.
Has anyone ever experienced this before? I haven't nor have I been able to find anything about it online. At first I've been working with the idea that it's a software issue but could it be mechanical?

 

[Chugalug_]

Its a problem with your keyboard, time to get a replacement or contact warranty.

 

[Solandri]

This is a U.S. keyboard, right? If '2' types fine but '@' (shift-2) is delayed, that would suggest the keyboard hardware is fine.

My guess would be overzealous Internet security software (or a conflict between two pieces of security software). When you type @, the security software may be assuming you're typing an email address and kicking in a module which is supposed to scan the text around the @ to make sure you aren't sending mail to a known scam or phishing email address.

Also try disabling any programs which intercept keystrokes - e.g. apps which add new hotkeys for starting a program or a function.

 

[McLovinHawaii]

Done a lot of testing and it seems you're right about the conflict between keyboard and security software. Never experienced anything with other keyboards though but seems like I just have to live with it as the keyboard isn't broken in any way

 

[geniusinfrance]

I've had this, and a helpful friend turned me on to the ASUS GPU TweakII software. Turning off the keyboard shortcuts for that fixed the delay for me.
Alt is used in the default shortcuts, and for some strange reason the program seems to be goddamn slow to figure out that no, I'm not actually trying to switch between performance profiles.
Anyway, if you have this delay when using alt-modified symbols, check if you've got it installed and try disabling the shortcuts in the settings.

 

[McLovinHawaii]

I actually got that installed for my gtx 1060. Wow if that is the case I'll be really happy, will test it later and return with an answer to whether or not it worked

 

[lcersly]

I've had this, and a helpful friend turned me on to the ASUS GPU TweakII software. Turning off the keyboard shortcuts for that fixed the delay for me.
Alt is used in the default shortcuts, and for some strange reason the program seems to be goddamn slow to figure out that no, I'm not actually trying to switch between performance profiles.
Anyway, if you have this delay when using alt-modified symbols, check if you've got it installed and try disabling the shortcuts in the settings.

This fixed my delayed @ sign.

 

[atte.pellikka]

I've had this, and a helpful friend turned me on to the ASUS GPU TweakII software. Turning off the keyboard shortcuts for that fixed the delay for me.
Alt is used in the default shortcuts, and for some strange reason the program seems to be goddamn slow to figure out that no, I'm not actually trying to switch between performance profiles.
Anyway, if you have this delay when using alt-modified symbols, check if you've got it installed and try disabling the shortcuts in the settings.

You sir are a lifesaver. I've had this for 2 years or so and it has been so infuriating. Thank you so much and may many good things find their way to you.