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Laptop/Vista Issue - everything i click the computer want to move to recycle bin

kst2
kst2 Posts: 18 Forumite
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Hi I have a problem and wonder if you can help . . .

I have a dell laptop (the one you get free with AOL). For every file, folder, icon i click, i get a message asking me if i am sure i want to move to recycle bin. Also if i am typing and move the curser back into the text - everything after the curser gets deleted.

The delete key is not stuck. I have run Mcafee antivirus, defender all seems to be ok. I have looked at the installation log and the only thing i could see which was installed was a windows update - i did a restore to the prior state but the problem is still there - can anyone help please . .

Many thanks for any replies
Kellie

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  • paddytehpyro
    paddytehpyro Posts: 68 Forumite
    Sounds like a hardware fault. The delete key itself may not be stuck, a wire maybe loose or the switch maybe faulty.

    All I could suggest is to return the laptop. However there may be another solution wait to see what others say.
  • kst2
    kst2 Posts: 18 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi Many thanks for your reply..

    Is there any way i can check this out ?

    I checked sticky keys and its not on - its really annoying.

    Many thanks
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