Sudden increase in sound volume.

This strange thing just started today.
All of sudden with nothing touching the keyboard the sound volume will increase to maximum!
This happens several times an hour with just FireFox opened and running.
I did a "repair disk permissions" and even tried a different Apple keyboard but it continues to occur.
any suggestions?

Hi, apologies.. Ok..Sound Enhancer->Open iTunes->then go to Preferences->then go to Playback->then check Sound Enhancer.
Sound settings->System Preferences->Sounds->check the settings are to your requirements..
Have you Repaired Permissions..Applications->Utilities->Disk Utility->Highlite Main MacHD->ensure the First Aid box is highlited then click Repair Permissions..if repairs are listed rerun Repair Permissions.
SMC (system management control) -- Turn Off computer, unplug ALL peripherals except k/b & mouse,
disconnect power cable from power source..Then reconnect to power & reboot, I would once again Repair Permissions..if all is good Turn Off computer & reconnect your other peripherals, reboot....L

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