Illustrator CS4 Keyboard Input HELP

Hello, I have searched these forums (as well as the interwebs) up, down, left, and right so I apologize if this has been brought up before.
This problem began shortly after upgrading to CS4 so it never occurred in CS3.
Anytime illustrator is opened, shortly after I lose almost all function of the keyboard.  This not only applies to illustrator but also any other programs open at the time (exe: firefox, skype).  I can only input ONE character, then, the keyboard basically becomes useless, unless i click in the window somewhere which then permits me again, only ONE character input.
This has rendered my shortcuts in illustrator, any numeric entries, and any control+keys useless.  The only fix, is closing illustrator, reopening, and using again for 5-10mins before the keyboard fails again.
If i jump into another program (with illustrator open), like firefox for instance and try to start typing a URL, the first letter i type works fine, but each subsequent letter i type in simply replaces the first one (the letter highlights itself like if i clicked and dragged over the letter, then the new letter just replaces that).
Another issue with the keyboard, is that sometimes when i start to enter characters, it will jump to another program I have open, for instance, illustrator, firefox, and skype are open.  Start to type in the skype chat box, and all of a sudden firefox jumps to the front.
Also, if open up CS3 illustrator, that same problem now occurs, however it never occurred prior to CS4.
Vista 64 SP1
Sager Np2096 notebook
Intel Core 2duo P9500
Please let me know any additional information i can add to help, this is a new world to me!
This cannot keep going on.
desperate, please help,
thanks!

I had a similar problem with my mouse until I replaced it.  There was something awry with the cable connecting the mouse to the computer.  Since you say you have replicated the problem across various OS's and various keyboards, not sure where to direct you other than your computer manufacturer.  It can't be a CS4 issue because you're experiencing the same problem with Firefox and Skype, right?

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