strange computer problem

Tilly · June 2007

Tilly · June 2007

I have just got a new laptop. Hurrah! The problem is that the @ on the keyboard comes up on the screen as " Does anyone know how to put this right?

Jay Mandal · June 2007

Hi, Tilly. You're up early! Can't help with your computer problem, but I have visions of one computer assembler/programmer ??? passing the computer on to another - who fails to notice the plea for help. Or does, but can't. I can see that e-mails might be difficult. Have you asked the shop you bought the laptop from?

Jay Mandal · June 2007

I have a feeling you can change what is typed by a key. Maybe the computer whizzkids on Talkback can talk you through it.

themoabird · June 2007

You've probably got your keyboard set as being from the United States. Try changing it: Control Panel - Regional and Language Settings.

Katy · June 2007

I'm pretty sure Themoabird is right - I've had that problem - caused by exactly that issue and solved by using that suggestion - when using the pcs in a training room as part of a course I was running last year.

Tilly · June 2007

Thank you Themoabird and Katy. You were right. Problem solved now. I knew Talkback would come up with the answer.
Hi Jay, I never get up early. I'm a chronic insomniac and lately I've been going to bed around 4a.m. It's often daylight when I go to sleep. I think my ancestors were from Transylvania...

Carol · June 2007

My son jokingly said I must be a vampire because garlic upsets my stomach-so I don't go near the stuff!

Woll22 · June 2007

Awfully good for you Carol, purifies the blood. Perhaps you have had a surfeit of the stuff. A little of what ye fancy does ye good, I don't know what they say about excess.