Re: lights everywhere
- From: Malke <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:48:13 -0700
Husky wrote:
> This has happened randomly for awhile now. Can't recall the 1st time
> it happened, or if it's related to the installation of some new
> software or hardware.
>
> It suggests there's something making some sort of auto self test.
> task manager doesn't show anything out of the ordinary running.
>
> the num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock lights all come on for just
> long enough to catch my eye. Actually it could just be any one of the
> lights, as when I look there the lights are off. But judging from the
> intensity I'm assuming all 3 are coming on and off together.
>
> It might be the new printer, as that's the only new thing I can think
> of as the last new thing [software & hardware] installed.
>
> Virus and ads are non-existent.
Random errors usually mean failing hardware. Try a different,
known-working keyboard. If the errors stop, you're done. If the errors
continue, do clean-boot troubleshooting:
Clean Boot - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310353
and How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
Malke
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