Article ID: 235919 - Last Review: March 28, 2006 - Revision: 3.0

Error message when you use a Microsoft keyboard to select a player from the Media Source menu: "Speedkey caused a general protection fault in module User.exe"

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SYMPTOMS

When you use a Microsoft keyboard to select a player from the Media Source menu, you may receive the following error message:
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
When you click Details, you receive the following error message:
Speedkey caused a general protection fault in module User.exe.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:
  • Two keyboards are connected to your computer.
  • You simultaneously press the SPACEBAR on one keyboard and an ARROW key on the second keyboard when the Media Source menu is open.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro version 1.0.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
  • Microsoft IntelliType 1.0
  • Microsoft IntelliType 1.1
  • Microsoft IntelliType Pro 1.2
  • Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
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