Can't use half the symbols on my keyboard?

[Pogslammer]

For some reason I cannot use half the symbols on my keyboard for example + = \ | " ' I cannot use any of them in chat. I find it really annoying. Does anyone have any idea what caused this? It's only for EQ

[Thulack]

http://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208573&highlight=symbols

[Tann]

found a fix for this if anyone still needs it it was driving me crazy so determination kicked in lol here it is...

1) Open Device Manager
2) Click on "Keyboards" to open the tree.
3) Right-Click on "Microsoft eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard" and choose "Uninstall", then click "Ok".
4) Right-Click on "Microsoft eHome MCIR Keyboard" and choose "Uninstall", then click "Ok".
5) Right-Click on "Microsoft eHome Remote Control Keyboard keys" and choose "Uninstall", then click "Ok".
6) Click on "Human Interface Devices" to open the tree.
7) Right-Click on "Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver" and choose "Disable", then click "Ok".

You do not have to reboot.

note that you must do this EVERY TIME you boot up, also I got this to work with just step 6 and 7 on that list, didn't need to do the others.. though results vary.

[Pogslammer]

Thank you Tann, and Xumosa! This worked! Was very frustrating not being able to use half the symbols on my keyboard!