Keyboard Help

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  1. darthmunk

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    Hi, I have a slight problem with my keyboard; when I use shift and press the / key to make a question mark, it doesn't work, it just prints a capitol E with an accent over it. Anyone know how to fix this. it does it will other keys too. Thanks
     
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    It appears that something has changed the type of keyboard in the keyboard setup. If you go into Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager and scroll down to Keyboard, click on the + sign, what does it say you are using?
     
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    It says:
    HID Keyboard Device
    Microsoft eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard
    Microsoft eHome MCIR Keyboard
    Microsoft eHome MCIR Remote Control Keyboard Keys
     
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    There must have been some software that came with it, then. Try reinstalling it.
     
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    It was working yesterday....
     
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    But, it isn't working today. You could also try a restore point.
     
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    The thing is, it didn't come with any software
     
    darthmunk, Oct 20, 2007
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    I have no experience with bad keyboards except when mine wear out, I get a new cheap one.

    You could try uninstalling it in Device Manager and rebooting. Windows might install the right driver again. It's worth a shot.
     
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    I just realized that it only does that in windows live messenger...
     
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    Case solved. :)
     
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