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It sure sounds like the numLK is on... this j-1 k-2 L-3 The keys are labeled that way...

Hi Ador

So if you type Qwertyuiop.... it types Qwerty456- Maybe your numLk key is on...press it! Hope its this simple.

Nick

Tell me if I understand this right windows genuine advantage ...Tells you if the software is genuine microsoft windows activated....Key is good Well this is Microsoft not everything will make sense :rolleyes: I would change the COA key anyway with the key update tool and try again. This key update ...

Well this has really got me ticked off. I just loaded XP Pro again with a different cd and did all the updates including SP3 and still will not pass I have loaded XP Pro 5 times now and still will not pass :confused: (Windows Validation :blowaway: ) Well guess the only way around this is turn off a...

Well installed XP Pro SP1 this morning and all the drivers...piece of cake . Then installed windows update SP3 (ISO) that I downloaded from Microsoft's site but after that it tries to do the Windows Validation crap and it then goes to the next screen and nothing happens (6 hours) it fails. Anyone e...

Wow! I did not catch that. I had to take out my CF-30 battery and take a look. The similarity is ridiculous.

Hi Rob

I just saw this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-5-NEW-CF-30 ... 336d7eec8e

Hey Toughbook addicts Make a XP Recovery USB flash drive for a CF-29MK5, CF-30MK1, MK2 AND MK3. First you need at least a 4 gig usb flash drive with dos startup files...then copy and Paste the files for your Toughbook model. Set the Toughbook to boot to usb flash drive and follow the prompts. This w...

Hi Rob

Bios hours can be viewed by “PC Information Viewer” Click on Setup

-Nick