Can't type in "{" in flash cs4

I´ve been having this problem ever since I installed flash cs4. I don't know if its because of the operating system or because of the keyboard, the only thing I know is that I can't type in any symbol that requires "ctrl+alt". I'm using a portuguese (PT) keyboard layout. for example, it I want to type in "@", i would have to press"ctrl+alt+2", like for some other symbols. In this specific case, none work from the key 1 to 9 (ctrl+alt+0 works). I've noticed this only happens in flash because while using photoshop i have no problems with the keyboard.
I've tried re-installing the program but the problem continues. I really need atleast the "{" to work so I can use action script. Can anyone tell me what to do?
By the way, my OS is vista x64 (if that affects anything)
Thanks in advance.

I had the same problem. Simply download and install [http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Flash Player], and you'll be able to type in Flash input boxes again.

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