XT

I have an MS-DOS based program and i want to type the @ symbol, but i can't do it. All kinds of symbols apart from that

ozzy

Have you tried SHIFT-2 (one you'd normally use to get the " symbol). Sounds like you don't have UK keyboard drivers loaded under DOS.

XT

where do i find them drivers ?

ozzy

Are you running a DOS window? and if so, what's your main OS?

Stefan

XT

My main OS is XP. I double-click the program from the Win Explorer, and then a DOS shell opens with the program.

Hanslow

Try holding down ALT and typing in 64 on the keypad. You should be able to type in the ASCII code for any character. @ is 64 on mine, might be on yours, if it isn't try other ASCII values

carl

Which bit of ASCII don't you understand? Hint: the 'S' stands for 'standard'

Hanslow

SJ_Skyline

LOL

ozzy

Hmm, as long as XP is setup for UK, you shouldn'e need any drivers. What happens to your @ key when you just open a command prompt?

Within the properties of your shortcut, the Program Tab has an Advanced button. In there it defines the CONFIG.NT and AUTOEXEC.NT files used when running the DOS app.

Check these files to see if there are any keyboard settings defined. The keyboard.sys driver should be in the \windows\system32 folder. I'll need to hunt for the commands as it's been 3yrs since I've used them

Stefan

[Edited by ozzy - 5/11/2003 8:44:38 PM]