unknown message??

MikeD · #1 January 22nd, 2004, 04:01 AM

Well the computer is now up and running..the thing is that when it reachs just before the windows screen comes up I get a message that says:
C:\>mode con code page prepare=((850) C:\window\command\ega.cpi)
mode prepare code page complete

What does this mean and should I be worried about it?
Mike D

**Murf** · #2 January 23rd, 2004, 12:04 AM

That error is a language keyboard error. I believe a UK one.

Check your autoexec.bat file and see if this line is there.

mode con codepage prepare=((850) c:\dos\ega.cpi) (850 = Codepage) mode con codepage select=850 ( 850 = Codepage)
keyb uk,,c:\dos\keyboard.sys

Also the config.sys file would look like this:

Device=c:\dos\display.sys con=(ega,,1)
Country=044,850,c:\dos\country.sys

MikeD · #3 January 23rd, 2004, 03:45 PM

This is what is written in my system:

mode con codepage prepare=((850) C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\ega.cpi)
mode con codepage select=850

device=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\display.sys con=(ega,,1)
Country=004,850,C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\country.sys

Does this mean I will have to go and edit the files, from the msconfig screen?

MikeD

**Murf** · #4 January 24th, 2004, 01:05 AM

Are you using a UK keyboard??

MikeD · #5 January 25th, 2004, 01:06 AM

The keyboard was bought at a local store, here in Edmonton,Alberta. Its a Elements keyboard made in China. Would that make a difference? Is getting rid of the message going to be all that difficult? How do I find out where the keyboard was made for?
MikeD

renegade600 · #6 January 25th, 2004, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD

The keyboard was bought at a local store, here in Edmonton,Alberta. Its a Elements keyboard made in China. Would that make a difference? Is getting rid of the message going to be all that difficult? How do I find out where the keyboard was made for?
MikeD

I did not know there was a difference either

However, for those who know, if you provide the keyboard brand and model, they could find out. The info should be on the bottom.

**Murf** · #7 January 25th, 2004, 06:38 PM

START | SETTINGS | CONTROL PANEL | KEYBOARD

Double click, in there on one of the TABS it should tell you if it is setup for UK or US English.

MikeD · #8 January 26th, 2004, 04:22 AM

Murf...it shows as a english board...United States 101...should I change it to canadian standard?
The info on the bottom of the keyboard is as follows....
KB-EL-8801 PS2
ch92010032
english
made in china
On the front it shows as a Elements turbo jet keyboard.
MikeD