Keyboard Layout Problem

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Hello! I have been trying to fix this problem for several weeks on my own. I am now to the point where I admit I will need help on this one. I usually use the French (Canada) keyboard layout. I have been using it since Win95, so I'm very used to it. Now, a couple of weeks ago, the accentuated characters started to act up. For instance, instead of hitting the accent key, then the letter to write 'à', the accent key displays '``' before I hit the 'a'. Same thing with '^^', '¸¸', '¨¨'. I first assumed this was caused by a recently installed software. I deactivated all programs in the startup sequence. At first, the keyboard acted fine. However, after opening a Windows Explorer window, the problem appeared. I rebooted a couple of times and I observed the same behavior every time. This really seems to be a problem with a modification of Windows. I have no clue how it came to be and what is the cause. I have two profiles set up on the computer and only mine displays this problem. I also reinstalled Windows at some point and the problem came back, so I would really like to know the cause. If anyone has any suggestion, let me know!!! --- Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 21:43:31, on 12-11-2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\PS Tray Factory\PSTrayFactory.EXE C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\LogMeInSystray.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe C:\Program Files\Trillian	rillian.exe C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\RaMaint.exe C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\LogMeIn.exe C:\Program Files\Fichiers communs\Logitech\khalshared\KHALMNPR.EXE C:\Program Files\Fichiers communs\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\mdm.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32
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jmwills · Answer

Have you tried a System Restore?

LoneStark · Answer

No, I didn't try it. But restore to what point? The problem presented itself as I was reinstalling all my software after a fresh Windows install...

jmwills · Answer

Well now that we know that little peice of the puzzle.  You will have to reconfigure the keyboard as you did before.

JRosenfeld · Answer

In control panel, regional and languages have you set French (canada) as your default language?

RoHe · Answer

To follow up on what JR said, you have to set the correct language and location on all tabs in the Regional and Language control panel. On Languages tab, you have to click Details button. Set the language at the top and then select your keyboard in the box below. If keyboard isn't listed, click Add button. Set the language there, click ok back to previous screen and select your keyboard in the box. Click ok back to desktop and reboot.

My does MS have to make this sooo complicated? ;)

Ron

LoneStark · Answer

Hello!

All my settings for formats are to Canada (French), location is to Canada, and the keyboard layout is French (Canada) for language and French (Canada) for keyboard layout... All looks good to me.

Furthermore, as I said, the keyboard is OK when I log into my profile... Something else seems to come into play afterwards...

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