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Posted on Aug 18, 2008

Keyboard problem with keys

Especially the @ and £ keys do not display there does not appear to be a keyboard lock key that I can see at all? can you assist please

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Please open Device Manager and uninstall what is showing under "Keyboards". If you're unsure on how to perform these steps, follow this link:http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c03540049&lc=en&product=5450010&tmp...
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