my machine shuts down with the number 5

[lunapeak]

so with the num lock on and the stroke of the key 5 on the 10 key I have a complete shut down.  when I type 2 I get connected to the internet and the internet explorer exe opens.  what gives???

any advice would be wonderful.

[rtgwbmsr]

Some form of hotkeys is on...I can't help you much more because I don't know what version of Windows you are using.
Also, are you using any type of internet keyboard with "Internet Keys", or did you have one previously?
You may also want to ask the people at www.windowsbbs.com - they are much better at specfic Windows problems.

As for the general problem, that is Windows itself, I reccomend you try a newbie Linux distro and have Windows and Linux on your computer just to try it out...It can't hurt. If you don't like it, just take it off. For more info on getting started with Linux check out this thread: http://forum.fuckmicrosoft.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=13&t=000057

I recommend:
If you want something more Windows-like, try
Lycoris Desktop/LX - http://www.lycoris.com/

If you want something different try
Mandrake Linux - http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/


If you need any more help, ask anyone or Private Message me.

Have Phun    

[ October 10, 2002: Message edited by: The_Muffin_Man/B0b ]

[lunapeak]

hey thanks,
i already have a dual setup with red hat but my intel pro 2100 modem did not have a driver at the install time.  btw i use w2k adv server

[rtgwbmsr]

Hmmm...Illegal I'm assuming, as most users don't have 13k to blow on an OS.

SP1 apparently turns hotkeys off...

That's all I can find.

[lunapeak]

so no hot keys are on and i'm heading over to windows bbs.  my computer came from a dead dot-com with everything included for a pretty reasonable price.  mucho gracias

[voidmain]

Does the 666 key reformat your hard drive?

[lunapeak]

newbie here I guess, 666 key?? why would I try if i knew what it was anyway.  that's not what I'm looking for.  so... does this help me?

[voidmain]

Apparently you do not have a sense of humor. Since you have a dual boot setup, are the keys also messed up in Linux?  If not then it's a Windows problem. How's that for help?

[lunapeak]

sorry, my humor quotient is at an all time low.  I just got a job and that is dragging me down.  no it only does that in win so it is a win problem.  didn't mean to lay into you, it's just you know scary to think about the reformat with so much music on the hard drive (from currently trade friendly bands).

[voidmain]

Well, judging by your tag line it looks like it might be a local call to Microsoft.

[beltorak0]

so how much did you pay for w2k advanced server?

-t.

[RudeCat7]

I'm sure the cdr cost 15 cents....in bulk  

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: RudeCat7 ]

[Calum]

sounds like the same price as a linux server operating system...

[Stryker]

quote:Originally posted by Calum:
sounds like the same price as a linux server operating system...

nah, you can install via ftp. it's still more expensive.