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[Ernie_Hodge]

I won’t be able to work on this for a day or two. My wife and I just got hit with the flu. I will come back after my head clears and let you know where I’m at with this issue.

[phillpower2]

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[Ernie_Hodge]

I formatted my Drive and cloned the original drive to that. It let me boot up the computer but still does the backslash dance when I try and log out.

I’m beginning to think this has to do with the motherboard. Even at 18 months old I’ll have to think hard before I put that much more money into this computer.

If anyone knows how to check this motherboard let me know and I’ll try that.

Thanks,
Ernie Hodge

[Bastet]

It’s sounding more likely to be a hardware fault.
It would be surprising if the MB has failed after 18 months though.

[Ernie_Hodge]

That’s a good point about maybe not the motherboard. I’ve had computers since 1987 and the only reason I got rid of most of them was the software didn’t keep up with the technology.

I hate to just chuck it so if anyone knows how to check out all the hardware that would be something I wouldn’t mind trying. I have a refurbished Lenovo coming so I can get back to work.

Thanks,
Ernie Hodge

[Bastet]

A thought: Have you lifted the / key & checked there’s nothing underneath? While removed I would check to see if the problem continues, I expect it will as the problem remains with other keyboards but worth checking.
Some further suggestions & I apologise in advance if you’ve already done these.
Have you run the keyboard troubleshooter?
Have you reinstalled the keyboard driver?
Have you run an in-place repair of Windows?
Download the media creation tool, run this & choose to update now/install Windows, continue with the instructions & ensure keep everything/keep apps & files is selected & continue with the installation. If the problem remains then it is certainly hardware related. If the keyboard controller is at fault then it’s a faulty MB.

[PeterOz]

The only way to rule out windows is to boot from a linux distro
still happens- hardware
make a ubuntu bootable usb or dvd
Create a bootable USB stick with Rufus on Windows | Ubuntu NO install needed

Or here is a Youtube on how to make the usb

[MEDIA=youtube]X_fDdUgqIUQ[/MEDIA]

[Ernie_Hodge]

A thought: Have you lifted the / key & checked there’s nothing underneath? While removed I would check to see if the problem continues, I expect it will as the problem remains with other keyboards but worth checking.
Some further suggestions & I apologise in advance if you’ve already done these.
Have you run the keyboard troubleshooter?
Have you reinstalled the keyboard driver?
Have you run an in-place repair of Windows?
Download the media creation tool, run this & choose to update now/install Windows, continue with the instructions & ensure keep everything/keep apps & files is selected & continue with the installation. If the problem remains then it is certainly hardware related. If the keyboard controller is at fault then it’s a faulty MB.

I did check the keyboard and since have disconnected that and using a brand new USB keyboard.
No on the rest of the questions.
It doesn’t make any difference on selecting keep everything if I run the media creation tool as I have reformatted the drive. I have no problem reinstalling my programs.
Thank you for the suggestions.

[Ernie_Hodge]

The only way to rule out windows is to boot from a linux distro
still happens- hardware
make a ubuntu bootable usb or dvd
Create a bootable USB stick with Rufus on Windows | Ubuntu NO install needed

Or here is a Youtube on how to make the usb

[MEDIA=youtube]X_fDdUgqIUQ[/MEDIA]

When I try this can I create the USB stick on my other computer or do I have to use the computer I’m having issues with? When I downloaded Macrium Reflect it wouldn’t let me copy it to my other computer and that’s why I’m asking.

Thanks,
Ernie Hodge

[PeterOz]

Make ubuntu on any computer

[Ernie_Hodge]

If I use the media creation tool I think I need a Microsoft account password which I do not have.

[PeterOz]

If I use the media creation tool I think I need a Microsoft account password which I do not have.

No not needed

Ubuntu helps to rule windows out of the equation
and you can use it to move data off - I have instructions if needed

[Ernie_Hodge]

I do have all my data backed up off of the hard drive. It’s late for me and we have about a 12 hour hard freeze starting about 9PM tonight here in Florida. I will get back on this in the morning unless I have to repair any frozen pipes.

Thanks to all for the help,

Ernie Hodge

[Ernie_Hodge]

I downloaded Rufus and the latest Ubuntu and created a USB drive. I tried a couple of times to bring up my computer with the USB stick plugged in but it won’t start. I can boot it up with the hard drive. I can’t get to the BIOS to change the boot order.

I’ll come back tomorrow and see if there are any suggestions as it’s Christmas and we are getting ready to eat.

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas,

Ernie Hodge

[Bastet]

Merry Christmas.
There’s usually a F key which if clicked as soon as the manufacturer’s logo appears will show the temp boot menu. On my laptop this is F7.