Re: lights everywhere
- From: Husky <cbminfo@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:51:55 -0400
On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:48:13 -0700, Malke <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>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:
Errors ? I just said the keyboard lights would turn themselves on and off. I'm
not having any errors.
>
>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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