alphanumeric

About this tag
The alphanumeric tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to alphanumeric characters in computing contexts. Discussions include clipboard paste problems where alphanumeric data fails to transfer correctly across applications, and boot-up issues where the keyboard outputs special characters instead of the expected alphabet. Another topic involves unidentified network devices displaying alphanumeric names, prompting questions about device identification and removal. These threads highlight troubleshooting for alphanumeric input and display anomalies in Windows environments.

  1. Windows 7 Clipboard Paste Issues: Inconsistent Behavior Across Applications and Browsers

    When I use my mouse within some applications to perform a text-based Paste operation, the contents of the clipboard do not get copied into the desired location¹; before posting this I verified A) that the clipboard does have the data that's supposed to be there, and B) that the Paste operation...
    • gremlinkurst
    • Thread
    • alphanumeric browser clipboard command consistency data entry input methods isolation keyboard language pack mouse multimedia paste plug and play redirect shortcuts text fields troubleshooting windows update
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 7 Special characters insead of alphabet

    Strange problem about a month ago maybe once every 4 to 10 days the PC boots up and all the characters are strange, instead of the usual alpabet they are spercial characters. I do a system restore and all is fine. If anyone has any thoughts on this as how to solve this short of reloading...
    • helpifIcan
    • Thread
    • alphanumeric boot issues corrupted fonts keyboard layout pc performance special characters system restore troubleshooting user experience windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Unknown device in computer/network

    I have a toshiba laptop running Windows 7. There are 2 devices showing in Computer/Network, the laptop and something else with an alpha/num name appear. Can anyone tell me what the device other than the laptop might be and how to delete it? Thanks in advance!
    • dlzpace
    • Thread
    • alphanumeric computer device management device removal laptop network toshiba troubleshooting unknown device windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking