Microsoft KB Archive/232423

= Computer does not respond to keyboard input =

Article ID: 232423

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard
 * Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.0
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.5
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.4
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.3
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.1
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 1.0
 * Microsoft IntelliType 1.0
 * Microsoft IntelliType 1.1
 * Microsoft Internet Keyboard
 * Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
 * Microsoft MultiMedia Keyboard
 * Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
 * Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard
 * Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
 * Microsoft Office Keyboard
 * Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth
 * Microsoft Wireless Desktop
 * Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
 * Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3000

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This article was previously published under Q232423



SYMPTOMS
When you try to use your Microsoft keyboard, the computer may not respond to keyboard input.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs when the MSKey Keyboard Tool (Mskey.exe) is running on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, quit the MSKey Keyboard Tool.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The MSKey Keyboard Tool is a diagnostic tool used to verify keyboard functionality.

When the MSKey Keyboard Tool is running, it traps keyboard input and does not pass it to the operating system.

Additional query words: 1.00 mnkpro type press 5.0 MNK Pro

Keywords: kbhardware kbprb KB232423

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