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Russel1
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Yes, the keyboard is wired: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 V1.0 and is plugged into one of the USB ports at the back of the case - directly into the motherboard.
The OS (with the "F8=agree" problem) is Windows XP Pro SP2.
I guess that this isn't the common problem that I thought it might be, I appriciate everyones help...
setishock, I am now going to reboot and check my settings against yours, thanks.
The only differance that I see is I have boot to network enabled. I'll try changing that and see if I can't scrounge up a different USB keyboard to try tomorrow. At least I got to play with my new system. It seems Vista isn't bad if the machine is fast...
OK, now I really feel stupid! It turns out that the F8 key only works with the F-lock engaged. I decided to give it one more try to see if any other keys could make a difference. With the F lock on the F8 key works...
[Edit] I did a little searching as to what the F-lock key is for and found that it's a Microsoft thing. Apparently to enhance MS Office applications. When "F-lock" is on, the function keys work normally, with it off you get Office enhanced features. Wikipedia lists them if you are interested. I checked a bunch of keyboard at work and found some have F-lock keys, some don't. I also noticed that there are several websites with information to disable the F-key. Well, you learn something every day![End Edit]
Time for WinXP!
Thank you everyone, and don't forget the F lock!
Russ
