non alphanumeric keys problem

[colinawright]

Sorry to intrude on your tech environment but I don't know where to look.
I am using a new computer (Windows XP professional) that will not print many of the non alphanumeric characters (such as tilde) to the screen unless I follow it with a spacebar. This is really confusing and frustrating as I work full time with keyboard shortcuts that use all the extra keys on the keyboard.
I am convinced that our tech has installed in some strange way but he doesn't know what he has done. Is there a configuration problem that I can fix?

I would be very grateful for any clues.

A message to *removed by moderator* would be very welcome.
Regards

Colinawright

[bartonc]

Actually, the technichal Windows discussions take place on the Windows Forum and email addresses are a no-no.

[r035198x]

Sorry to intrude on your tech environment but I don't know where to look.
I am using a new computer (Windows XP professional) that will not print many of the non alphanumeric characters (such as tilde) to the screen unless I follow it with a spacebar. This is really confusing and frustrating as I work full time with keyboard shortcuts that use all the extra keys on the keyboard.
I am convinced that our tech has installed in some strange way but he doesn't know what he has done. Is there a configuration problem that I can fix?

I would be very grateful for any clues.

A message to *removed by moderator* would be very welcome.
Regards

Colinawright

No technical stuff in the cafe. Moved to windows forum

[Cyberdyne]

1. What kind of software/application are you using to print these characters?

2. Are you writing in a different language (such as Spanish for example)

3. Were you able to do it before and what operating system and software did you use before as opposed to now?

Let us know so we can help you, Cyber