Can't type on Keyboard unless I hold down keys. CentOS (Linux)

[Net]

LINUX (CentOS):

I fell asleep at my desk and when I woke up I wasn't able to type on the keyboard. The only way keys are typed is if I hold down the key.

I'm not sure what combination of keys I accidentally press when I fell asleep. Any help?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Have you logged out/rebooted? You may have simply overloaded the keyboard buffer.

 

[Net]

well... i logged into a few different computers in our linux lab and i still have the same problem. i did something to my profile. everyone else is fine.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Looks like you enabled "Slow keys". Assuming you're using Gnome, under "System > Preferences > Keyboard > Accessibility" you can turn it off.

For the record, Slow Keys can be enabled by holding down the Shift key for 8 seconds.

 

[Net]

thanks that fixed it.

 

[stupid user]

This happened to me and I went crazy. but is actually really simple once I found the solution.
For windows OS got to :
Control Panel :
then look for,
Ease of Access Center:
scroll down till you see,
Make the keyboard easy to use :
select,
Filter Keys:
and then select "OFF"
Slow Keys.
this is to protect you in case you're too drunk and fall asleep on top of your keyboard after watching porn.
hope this helps.

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