Keyboard Command Escape Intermitent

Hi Gang
While using FC, I noticed the escape key not working properly. There is a keyboard control panel for which I reset the functions to default, however the problem returned.
I also posted a query on FC as well.
I cleared the keyboard commands - reset them - escape performed ok the 1st time, but then the problem returned again.
Thanx
Mike

I cleared the keyboard commands - reset them - escape performed ok the 1st time, but then the problem returned again.
Does it repeat that each time you do it?
Then Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, it will try to repair your Disk Directory while the spinning radian is happening, so let it go. Move this file to the Desktop & reboot.
/Users/YourUsername/Library/Preferences/com.apple.symbolichotkeys.plist

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