The symbols on my keyboard are not where they are supposed to be?!? actually those are. but the " and @ has swapped places. dont know where the pound signs gone too, as thats now the hash key. The hash key now is a straight line.
Whats going on!?!?
2006-08-24 23:24:55 · 16 answers · asked by weenie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Ensure your language and keyboard are set to UK English in the regional settings of control panel
2006-08-24 23:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like something got into your keyboard controls it might be a virus. Try running several different virus scans on your computer such as ewido and AVG also Ad-Aware SE is a good one and they all have free editions you can find on the web. If this problem continues go buy or borrow anther persons keyboard and if that straitens it out then you just have a faulty keyboard. But if none of these work take your computer to a repair shop and they should be able to fix it for you rather fast. I hope this helps you.
2006-08-24 23:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well
You Need To Look Down at Your Bar down there on the Right Side
You will see Language small bar with two Latter of the Language your Keyboard is
If It's English It Should Be EN If Isn't
Left click at it and Then click at English and your Keyboard will be alright
Peace
2006-08-24 23:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Momomada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my keyboard. Try to set the language as English and after restarting the PC see if @ is where it has to be. If it doesn't work just change your keyboard (it seems to be the best choice).
2006-08-24 23:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by queen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answers about the regional settings are correct. You don't have a virus and you don't need to buy a new keyboard. Had this problem myself when i bought my first computer (many moons ago!)
2006-08-25 00:25:15 · answer #5 · answered by martpd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your keyboard is setup as the wrong language you can change this in the control panel under (windows xp) Regional and Language Options > Languages tab then details. It is more than likely set to US as keybord layout.
2006-08-24 23:35:27 · answer #6 · answered by Wayne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds as thow ur keyboard is set as American r u using win pro if so is it English if not u will have to get used to it Ive got the same problem the @ is number 2 try it if it comes up with the@ sign ur stuck sorry
2006-08-26 21:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by beckyblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simplest answer: Maybe u dropped some liquid on the keyboard, or the keyboard cable is loose.
2006-08-24 23:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by amit_online 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Start menu / Settings / Control Panel), open "Accessibility Options". There, uncheck "Filter keys". To prevent that from happening again, hit the adjacent "Settings" button and turn off the "Use shortcut" feature.
2006-08-24 23:29:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP or 2000 cd is required, you need to change your keyboard settings to English
2006-08-24 23:27:57 · answer #10 · answered by Dragon Empress 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋