Grub boot menu keys has suddenly changed, can't use arrow keys

Asked by Gabor Vas

I'm using Kubuntu 12.04, grub 1.99 on an Acer Aspire 5750 laptop, with a multiboot system. Suddenly, I realized I can't select boot option with arrow keys but I can use "p" for previous, "n" for next, and "e" for last option. Extarnal usb keyboard gives the same exact result. I updated grub and checked all computer for malwares, still negative result, no effects at all.
If i boot kubuntu, any kernel version, my keyboard functions properly later on, I can type password in, I can change keyboard layout with ALt+Caps, etc. But if I boot win7, I can't type my password in, not even with on-screen or external keyboard. However, pressing backspace fills with certain (hidden) characters the password field.
I assume a loaded kubuntu kernel uses different drivers for keyboards, but why grub and win7 fails to use theirs?

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Best Thomas Krüger (thkrueger) said :
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The key combinations for Grub are Ctrl+N and Ctrl+P, not N and P. Is it possible your Ctrl key it stuck?

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Gabor Vas (cognac-gamma) said :
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Well, it is possible as my left control had not worked for ages. The problem has appeared much later. But with my right Control I can handle all key combinations in kubuntu.
If the case is stucked left Control, is there any temporary solution until I have my keyboard repaired? Or how can I ensure that's the case?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
#3

Try setting the USB to legacy mode in BIOS

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Gabor Vas (cognac-gamma) said :
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Thanks Thomas Krüger, that solved my question.

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Gabor Vas (cognac-gamma) said :
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Thanks all, it seems to be imposiible mission to get to advanced BIOS