Command + Q doesn't work

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Command + Q doesn't work

I've been having this problem for some time now. It is impossible to use the key combination Command + Q to shut down programs. Every other key combination works, but not that one. Any clues how to fix this?

iMac Intel Duo 20" 3 GB RAM, Mac OS X (10.4.9), MacBook 2.2

Posted on Nov 3, 2007 7:43 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 4, 2007 6:48 AM in response to foffster

System Preferences->Keyboard & Mouse->Keyboard Shortcuts
Restore Defaults. Restart your applications

If that doesn't work, you probably have some type of 3rd party software installed that is not fully working on OSX Leopard and needs removing or updating.

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Answer 2

Nov 3, 2007 9:52 PM in response to foffster

Is this happening in all applications? Does your Q key work? I would make sure that it is happening with all applications try preview/itunes/safari. If it is happening in all maybe open textedit and verify that your q key actually works. Good luck.

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foffster Author

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Nov 4, 2007 6:32 AM in response to Jason Wilhelm

Yeah, sure. Should've mentioned that. The Q key works. It just doesn't go with the command button, and I've tried it with every possible application... 😟

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Answer 4

SteveLamb0

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Nov 4, 2007 6:43 AM in response to foffster

Hi

Is it set as a shortcut for Speech Recognition (System Preferences>Speech)? What about System Preferences>Keyboard & Mouse>Keyboard Shortcuts, anything in there?

Steve

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Answer 5

foffster Author

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Nov 4, 2007 6:59 AM in response to djhartman

Dammit! Tried this before, but it didn't work. But NOW it worked! Thanks for reminding me. 🙂

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