When switching on PC the words on Cpromt r 'Keyboard or system error' F10 setup in R/H corner. Hoe do I Fix ?
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Compaq is notorius for using proprietary haedware and software. If anything non- Compaq has been installed in the system take it out and try again.
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goto your drivers, and select "roll back driver" if that doesnt fix it goto the laptops site and re-download the keyboard drivers.\n\nif your still having troubles, pop the key off the keyboard with a little pressure (NOT TOO MUCH) and press the white "button" with a pen and type something, if it works just go buy a new key, if not you need a new keyboard take it to a comp. place
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You may be wanting to boot into safe mode. That would be F8- or if you want the start up menu options, press F5. Either one must be pressed just seconds (3-5) after the first splash screen appears. CTRL/ALT/DEL IS the standard keyboard combination to reboot. You may just need to turn off the power , then after about 20 secs. turn on again. Use the safe mode F8 as mentioned above. This will allow Windows to boot w/o other software interfering, so you can determine if "other" software has been causing a problem.Perhaps a bad driver (video)?
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Sometimes this happens if you're keyboard is setup for a different region than you are currently in.\n\nTo see if this is the problem do the following:\n\n1) Click start\n2) Control Panel\n3) Regional and Language options (you may need to click switch to classic view first if you cannot see it).\n4) Click the languages tab\n5) Click details\n\nMake sure your default input language is that of the country you are in. If your language is not in the drop down menu then click add and choose your language (Note: 1- there are many types of english so make sure you choose the correct one. 2) If your keyboard originates from another country then make sure that you select the language of its origin and your default input language).\n\nYou can also try reinstalling the keyboards drivers by choosing system from the control panel, clicking hardware and clicking device manager.\n\nHope this Helps!
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I had the exact same problem with my last keyboard, The key which is supposed to be " actually was @, and then the other way around. I just had to learn to live with it, until I got a new keyboard and now everything is normal, I tried everything to fix the problem with no success, I don't even know which made it switch from " to @ it just happened one day, so my advice would be to live with it and you will quickly learn to automatically go to the right key, either that or get a new keyboard.
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Could be a dodgy mouse or keyboard.  Also try looking for sticky keys.\nIf it is a new computer then send it back and get it repaired for free.
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Your keyboard might be set up in the wrong mode.  Do the following:\n\n1. Go to Control Panel\n2. Open Regional and Language Settings.\n3. Go to the Language tab.\n4. Click Details.\n5. Pull down the list and make sure US is selected.
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Check to see you have the right language installed for intance when i loaded up my pc i had the US version of english for my keyboard instead of the british English. It caused different characters to be displayed for instance instead of @ i got " and vise versa when pessing those particular keys. good luck
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Compaqs are usually F10. If that doesn't work, then try pressing it continuously as soon as the "COMPAQ" logo appears when you power it on. Otherwise, try F1, F2, and Delete. Those are the only other keys that Compaqs use.
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Seems to be a glitsch in Windows XP.  I have the same.  It gets slightly better after going through a safe mode start (F8 while booting).
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It sounds to me like your keyboard needs remapping! Sometimes if you restart Windows, it fixes itself - so try that first. If that's not sorting it out, download the latest version of Messenger (it's now called Windows Live Messenger) from http://messenger.msn.co.uk \n\nIf not, and you've got an old keyboard lying around: plug that in and see if that works. If so, use that for the meantime and get someone to look at your PC.\n\nAnd just one final tip: you might want to ask for McAfee Internet Security Suite for Xmas. Trend Micro's PC-Cillin is useless and if you bought it from PC World they charge rip-off prices on everything.\n\nGood luck!\n\nAyJay
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guess its a faulty keyboard\n\ntry changing keyboard to find out , easiest remedy i would say \n\n- - - best of luck
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the screen should say what button to press.  Common keys are Esc or Del or F1.  Failing that try checking the tech support page of your computer manufacturer.
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Hit f8 continually in startup. If you get an option to restore system to previous time accept it. starting up in safe mode should work.
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Sometimes there are hidden keys.\n\nTry [Shift] + F4  (should be F16)
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Across multiple keyboards and multiple OSs - on the same system? If it were windows I would suspect the keyboard settings or default input language were set oddly (control panel).\nIf regardless of OS or kbd, it would be odd. Hardware issue with the system? Tried USB kbd if different?
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VKD (virtual keyboard driver)\n\nWhen you start your computer, you may receive the following error message: \nWhile initializing device vkd -- Windows Protection Error -- You need to restart your computer. \nAfter you receive this error message, you may receive the following options after your computer completes the Power On Self Test (POST): \nPress F1 (or equivalent key) for Setup\n\nPress F2 (or equivalent key) to load defaults and continue \n\nCAUSE\nThis behavior can occur if the keyboard that you have attached to your computer is not working correctly. When your keyboard does not work correctly, the keyboard cannot be initialized. \n\nRESOLUTION\nWith the computer turned off, disconnect and then reconnect the keyboard. \n\nIf that does not work try using another keyboard to determine if your keyboard is malfunctioning. If it is, replace the keyboard. \n\nMORE INFORMATION\nVKD is the acronym for Virtual Keyboard Device Driver.\n\nA multi-function keyboard is a keyboard that includes additional features such as a sound volume control, a mute option, and special shortcut keys so that you can sign on to your Internet service provider (ISP) and perform functions such as "search." \n\n\nAfter installing a new Keyboard..try this.. You need reinstall the Keyboard Drivers...\n\nGo to start -settings-control panel-systems-device managed -then down to key board click on the + sign. Then click on your key board and go down and click on remove. Then reboot the computer and it will reinstall the drivers. \n\nOK?\nGive a Vote now,\nRegards,\n~hero~\nwww.akbarthegreat.com\nComputer Engineer, Dubai, U.A.E