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"Insert" is always on in my Vista command prompt

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Mar 15, 20268563 views
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When I start command prompt (cmd.exe) in my Vista Business 32-bit, it acts as if the Insert key was toggled, so whatever I type overwrites the characters under the cursor. I can turn it off by pressing Insert, but whenever I move into a new line (next command), Insert turns back on. It's incredibly…

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Fix for: "Insert" is always on in my Vista command prompt

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At the extreme top left of most windows, there is a small box which - when clicked - opens the system menu. Usually this menu contains nothing much more than Move, Size, Minimize and Maximize. For command windows, it also includes Properties. Select…

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