Microsoft KB Archive/77397

= KEYB.COM, German 83/84 Key Keyboard, and Phoenix BIOS =

Article ID: 77397

Article Last Modified on 10/14/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0a
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q77397



SUMMARY
Executing the following Debug script will correct problems caused by MS-DOS 5.0 or later KEYB.COM on a machine with a Phoenix BIOS and German 83/84 key keyboard. Symptoms include random machine lock ups or occasional difficulties recognizing the keyboard.



MORE INFORMATION
Note: The following Debug script is only valid with the release of KEYB.COM that has a file size of 14,986 bytes. If the file has another size, contact your computer manufacturer for assistance.

Steps to Use Debug
 From the directory containing your MS-DOS files, first make a backup copy of KEYB.COM using the following command:

copy keyb.com keyb.bak

 Type the following commands listed in the &quot;User Input&quot; column:

Screen              User Output              Input                  Comment --              -                  --- C:>                  Debug keyb.com  Starts Debug -                   E10B8           Edits byte 10B8h XXXX:10B8 73. EB             Changes byte 10B8h -                   W               Writes change to KEYB.COM Writing 03A8A bytes -                   Q               Quits Debug

Additional query words: 5.00 5.00a 6.00

Keywords: KB77397

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