View Full Version : Start menu constantly pops up in Vista
neverletthem
02-10-2009, 07:51 PM
So, on a computer with Vista on it, as soon as you boot up, the start menu pops up. If you roll over to click on something, it disappears. Move mouse, re-appears. It randomly pops up all the time, and I don't know how to fix it. Already ran a virus scan, will prob run it in safe mode later, system restore was a no-no. Any one have any advise?
Sokkratez
02-10-2009, 08:12 PM
Try booting up and unplugging your keyboard to see if it still happens. Could be something with your Windows Key.
Admiral Moo
02-10-2009, 08:20 PM
That's my thought. Your windows key might be sticking somehow.
neverletthem
02-11-2009, 05:25 PM
Yup, unplugged the keyboard, booted up, and it still happens.
hero101
02-11-2009, 08:49 PM
Yup, unplugged the keyboard, booted up, and it still happens. Your keyboard is haunted. You should cleanse it with holy water from the church. You could also switch it out with another keyboard.
neverletthem
02-11-2009, 08:51 PM
Your keyboard is haunted. You should cleanse it with holy water from the church. You could also switch it out with another keyboard.
Sarcasm comment is very sarcastic........ As for the last line, that wouldn't help, considering the problem has nothing to do with the keyboard.
Trollsmeesh
02-11-2009, 11:40 PM
Your keyboard is haunted. You should cleanse it with holy water from the church. You could also switch it out with another keyboard.
Sarcasm comment is very sarcastic........ As for the last line, that wouldn't help, considering the problem has nothing to do with the keyboard.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
If it makes you feel better, I liked your sarcasm. xD
As for your problem Neverletthem, I cant think of anything but the windows key fucking up. Try a replacement keyboard?
Sokkratez
02-11-2009, 11:44 PM
When you go to Start, Run and then type msconfig, what do you have listed under the startup tab? A program that auto-starts may be sending a global hotkey of some sort.
neverletthem
02-11-2009, 11:56 PM
Alright, after tinkering with the computer i found it's problem. Anyone want to take a guess as to what it was, (it wasn't the keyboard)?
It was the mouse. I swapped the wireless Microsoft mouse with just a USB mouse lying around, and the thing stopped doing what it was doing. This is why I enjoy the USB mouse on my computer, and not a wireless. Always have had trouble with them
Trollsmeesh
02-12-2009, 08:19 AM
Alright, after tinkering with the computer i found it's problem. Anyone want to take a guess as to what it was, (it wasn't the keyboard)?
It was the mouse. I swapped the wireless Microsoft mouse with just a USB mouse lying around, and the thing stopped doing what it was doing. This is why I enjoy the USB mouse on my computer, and not a wireless. Always have had trouble with them
wow..xD
Right on, glad you fixed your problem.