Re: Dodgy Keys!

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From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 10/30/04


Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 09:43:33 -0600

Forest_red wrote:
> i have some dodgy keys...
>
> When i press the £ symbol, i get the # symbol on the screen;
> When i press the @ symbol, i get the " symbol on the screen!
>
> Any ideas why this might be?!
>
> Many Thanks, Nick

    Check your input method & language under the Control Panel's
Regional and Language Options. It sounds like you're using the wrong
version of English for your location.

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