keyboard problem

[crapmemory]

I have had my computer for about 18months and a couple of weeks ago I noticed that when I type something letters are randomly missed out.. Spoke to somebody about it and they suggested a new keyboard so I bought one. Now it is happening again. Any suggestions what is causing this? (Please keep it simple as I'm not very technically minded!)

[Wolfeymole]

Is this a PS2 keyboard or a USB keyboard mate?

[crapmemory]

Think its a USB. Its the one that came with my Dell computer.

[Wolfeymole]

Try uninstalling it in Device Manager, it will ask if you are sure, don't worry just say yes.
Shut down
Re-attach the keyboard and let XP "find" it again.
Unless it's a really snappy keyboard I doubt it will need a driver.

[crapmemory]

Told you I wasn't very technical. Where do I find Device Manager?

[tellboy]

In Control Panel--System-Device Manager

Where is control Panel ? Click Start it is halway down the menu

[tellboy]

Try Again

Control Panel- System_Hardware_Device Manager

[crapmemory]

Thanks for all your help. I will try later,