The return key suddenly doesn't work on some forums

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The return key suddenly doesn't work on some forums

I visit a forum and since upgrading to the latest Java thingy, my keyboard seems to have lost the use of the return key.

When I'm typing into the message window, it looks fine. When the message has posted, the return key has not registered, not even a space. So all sentences are run together.... I'm wondering how this will look when posted!

Any ideas?

MacProQuadXeon, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on May 21, 2010 7:36 PM

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Carolyn Samit

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May 21, 2010 7:40 PM in response to salty777

HI,

I visit a forum and since upgrading to the latest Java thingy,

What Java thingy would that be?

Try Resetting the PRAM

Your post is fine.

Carolyn 🙂

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salty777 Author

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May 21, 2010 8:05 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Thanks for the reply.

This Java thingy 🙂

Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 2

I reset the pram, did a test post on the board and it hasn't changed. It doesn't recognise the return key anymore. I've asked on the board and others don't seem to have an issue, so I'm assuming it's to do with the Java update, as that's when it started going pear shaped....

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Answer 3

May 21, 2010 8:08 PM in response to salty777

Where did this update come from?

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salty777 Author

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May 21, 2010 8:34 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

It came from Apple on May 18th. It popped up as an automatic search for updates, and I clicked "yes"! Wish I hadn't now! I'm not sure it's a Safari issue, but as that is what it's affecting, this is where I posted!

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Answer 5

May 21, 2010 8:35 PM in response to salty777

OK...

Install the Mac OS X v10.6.3 v1.1 Update (Combo)

Then repair disk permissions...

Launch Disk Utility. (Applications/Utilities) Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select the FirstAid tab. Click: Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished from the Menu Bar, Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac. If you see a long list of "messages" in the permissions window, it's ok. That can be ignored. As long as you see, "Permissions Repair Complete" when it's finished... you're done. Quit Disk Utility and *restart your Mac*.

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salty777 Author

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May 21, 2010 9:19 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Are you joking? It's 785 Mb!! I am up to date with OSX..... I'll try and do another permissions repair and see what happens.... but I won't be posting again until tomorrow!

BTW where exactly is "next venue for Americas Cup".... Ajman, UAE?

And thanks for your help so far, it's appreciated.

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Answer 7

May 21, 2010 9:23 PM in response to salty777

785MB on a broadband connection only takes a few minutes.

America's Cup? San Francisco

You're welcome.

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