Shift keys change focus

I have a MacBook running OSX10.6. Someone else was using it the other day and now whenever I hit my Shift key, it changes the focus to either the task bar or the other open app(s). I have reset the keyboard settings in System Preferences, tried another keyboard and still have the same issue. I created a new user account and the Shift key functions properly in the new profile. Any ideas where else to look to restore the normal behavior?
Thanks!

I'm having the exact same problem.
using a mac mini, OS X 10.7.4 and wireless keyboard.

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