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Keyboard Problems

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by attackofbobs, 2006/03/14.

  1. 2006/03/14
    attackofbobs

    attackofbobs Inactive Thread Starter

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    My keyboard is playin up. When i try to type in @ it always cums up with a ". this also happens with other buttons. can anyone help me please.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. 2006/04/11
    Lesru

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    I have been having the same problem since I installed a new hard drive (Windows 98SE). Definitely not the keyboard as I can use the same keyboard on another pc (Windows XP) and no problem. I have to use Shift 2 to get the '@' sign. I'm using a Belkin wireless keyboard and mouse with a kvm switch, but I've been using this for months without any problems. Any help?
     
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  4. 2006/04/11
    PeteC

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    attackofbobs & Lesru - Welcome to the Board :)

    You both have the keyboard set to the US key pattern which is the default when installing XP.

    In Control Panel go to Regional and Language Options > Languages tab > Details and add the UK - or the appropriate keyboard for your location and remove the US keyboard.
     
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  5. 2006/04/11
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Isn't shift 2 (upper case 2) the only way to get the @ sign or am I missing something?
     
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  6. 2006/04/11
    PeteC

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    Not in the UK :D

    Shift + 2 gives you " on a UK keyboard, @ on a US keyboard
     
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  7. 2006/04/11
    Lesru

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    Thanks PeteC - worked first time. :eek: Good welcome! :D
     
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