Keyboard problems please help - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

tros22 · 08-20-2004, 07:34 AM

Hey guys,

I just got this small labtop with windows 95 on it. It's a compaq with a intel pentuim. Whenever I try to type in commands in ms-dos I cannot do it because whenever I try "\" key, I get a "à" and some of the other keys have the same problem, I know it's a setting that I have to talk off, but I cannot find it. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time.

Mat

bendsley · 08-20-2004, 08:11 AM

Check the keyboard layout and make sure it's set to English (United States) settings. You can do this in the Control Panel --> Keyboard.

Cynthetiq · 08-20-2004, 08:27 AM

if it's only in DOS then check it in the CMOS settings during boot up.

tros22 · 08-20-2004, 08:30 AM

yes, it's only in dos, I will check the CMOS setting, but what exactly am I looking for?

Cynthetiq · 08-20-2004, 08:35 AM

keyboard language.

tros22 · 08-20-2004, 08:39 AM

I actually can't even get into CMOS, I tried pressing all the function buttons at start-up nothing seems to work.

glytch · 08-20-2004, 08:57 AM

Try the delete ("DEL") key.

tros22 · 08-20-2004, 09:03 AM

I've tried that as well, no luck. Are you sure these should work on a windows 95 labtop?

08-20-2004, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
tros22 Tilted	Keyboard problems please help Hey guys, I just got this small labtop with windows 95 on it. It's a compaq with a intel pentuim. Whenever I try to type in commands in ms-dos I cannot do it because whenever I try "\" key, I get a "à" and some of the other keys have the same problem, I know it's a setting that I have to talk off, but I cannot find it. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time. Mat __________________ Eh

08-20-2004, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	Check the keyboard layout and make sure it's set to English (United States) settings. You can do this in the Control Panel --> Keyboard. __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."

08-20-2004, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	if it's only in DOS then check it in the CMOS settings during boot up. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

08-20-2004, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
tros22 Tilted	yes, it's only in dos, I will check the CMOS setting, but what exactly am I looking for? __________________ Eh

08-20-2004, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	keyboard language. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

08-20-2004, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
tros22 Tilted	I actually can't even get into CMOS, I tried pressing all the function buttons at start-up nothing seems to work. __________________ Eh

08-20-2004, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
glytch I am not permanent. Location: Tennessee	Try the delete ("DEL") key. __________________ If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. - Mitch Hedberg

08-20-2004, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
tros22 Tilted	I've tried that as well, no luck. Are you sure these should work on a windows 95 labtop? __________________ Eh