sony viao laptop

Tj has a problem with his comp when he tries to type any word he constantly gets a mix of numbers and letters anyone have any suggestions for him, as he can not answer any questions on his comp, here is his his phone number, 0803551906 much appreciated,

LOL <- tried to type, "Why don't you take it to a computer shop?", but my keyboard gave me a mix of 'L's and 'O's...

dreamstalker007 wrote:... when he tries to type any word he constantly gets a mix of numbers and letters

Maybe his Keyboard Settings went haywire. In Windows 7 he can check them by going to Control Panel > Region & Language > Keyboards Tab > Change Keyboard > US International

you might have a sticky key

I would check that one or more of the keys arent stuck down

try cleaning the keyboard with an air duster

EssexGaz wrote:you might have a sticky key
I would check that one or more of the keys arent stuck down

I very much doubt that this could be the cause. As I understand it, OP can type but the output on the screen is different from the input of the key strokes.
If the keyboard setting is in US International there's a chance you've been hit by a virus. Update your virus software and do a full scan. After that run Malwarebytes. If you don't have it, download it. It's free.

Two thoughts...
It does sound like a keyboard issue so...

He could download one of the free 'screen' keyboards that are readily available & try that...
I have used in the past..here are a couple he could try, but I am not recommending any particular one..
http://cnt.lakefolks.com/
http://download.cnet.com/beKEY-virtual- ... 34935.html

A keyboard that connects to the laptop might also be an option if the keyboard is proved to be completely wrecked. Tesco used to sell them for about 200 baht Thai-English....