Re: Ghost Typing

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 01/31/05


Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:19:06 -0600

1. Open Regional and Language Options in Control Panel.
2. On the Languages tab, under Text services and input langu­ages, click Details.
3. On the Advanced tab of the Text services and input langua­ges dialog box,
    select the 'Turn off advanced text services' check box t­o turn text services off.
4. Click Yes if prompted to confirm your selection.

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"Srfrdrew" wrote:
| When I type a document, all of a sudden i see someone else typing a message
| that does not make sense and it happens in powerpoint as well.. I have a
| firewall as well as installed XP SP2 and all office updates as well.. Does
| anyone know what is causing this "Ghost" typing to occur?  Its looks almost
| like instant messaging that is being typed out in word or powerpoint.  Like
| our broadband connection lines are crossed  (like on the telephone where you
| can hear another conversation.)  Your input and advise is greatly appreciated 


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