"shrike@cyberspace.org" <shrike@cyberspace.org> writes:

>Howdy,

>I happened to notice several Win32 boxen, spontaneously have problems
>with the shift key. When rebooted all installed automatic updates and
>the problem went away. Basically the shift key functioned in reverse
>making typing irritating.

Somebody hit the caps lock key. Hit it again and the typing will be back to
normal.
No reboot needed.


>It occurred to me that this would be an effective way to force a
>reboot and subsequent installation of a root kit without drawing a lot
>of attention.

>Anybody else experience this? Does this fit the profile you know of?