When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen. Does
this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet? Or,
is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I would
like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing on
a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
(without the image of a keyboard).
Thank you.

Do you mean the profile log in screen? If 50, then I believe it is Tablet PC
Edition. Happens on my Acer, and on my aunt's HP. That way you can enter a
log in password is Tablet mode. Don't know if there is a way to turn it off.
But, it isn't just your machine.

"AliceZ" wrote:

> When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
> picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen. Does
> this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet? Or,
> is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I would
> like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing on
> a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
> (without the image of a keyboard).
> Thank you.

No alice, misfut is right, it's part of the tablet edition.
You cannot turn it off, as far as I know of (unless there is some registry
mod that you can do).
This is designed so that when you're in tablet mode, you can type in your
password. This was also designed to stay because if you're on a Slate style
model you have no keyboard. And if it was to be removed, there would be no
way to log in without it (In the context there is a password on the profile).

-James

"misfut" wrote:

> Do you mean the profile log in screen? If 50, then I believe it is Tablet PC
> Edition. Happens on my Acer, and on my aunt's HP. That way you can enter a
> log in password is Tablet mode. Don't know if there is a way to turn it off.
> But, it isn't just your machine.
>
> "AliceZ" wrote:
>
> > When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
> > picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen. Does
> > this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet? Or,
> > is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I would
> > like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> > Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> > guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing on
> > a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
> > (without the image of a keyboard).
> > Thank you.

That keyboard is in place so you can logon to the machine. Some Tablets
have signature security methods, where you sign your name for the "code" -
but not all. I would check your through documentation to see if that is
included.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A4474DE6-2C14-4D52-A811-DD0193553121@microsoft.com...
> When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
> picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen.
> Does
> this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet?
> Or,
> is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I
> would
> like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing
> on
> a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
> (without the image of a keyboard).
> Thank you.

REally chris??
How can i enable that? or install that? I want that!!!
But sadly, I have the m275, I havent seen how to get the signature security.
or get rid of the keyboard on the sign in.

-James

"Chris H." wrote:

> That keyboard is in place so you can logon to the machine. Some Tablets
> have signature security methods, where you sign your name for the "code" -
> but not all. I would check your through documentation to see if that is
> included.
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A4474DE6-2C14-4D52-A811-DD0193553121@microsoft.com...
> > When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
> > picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen.
> > Does
> > this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet?
> > Or,
> > is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I
> > would
> > like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> > Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> > guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing
> > on
> > a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
> > (without the image of a keyboard).
> > Thank you.
>
>
>

AliceZ <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
>picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen. Does
>this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet? Or,
>is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I would
>like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
>Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
>guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing on
>a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
>(without the image of a keyboard).
>Thank you.
I'm a newbie with the Tablet PC OS, but I also have the keyboard coming up at
startup on my Averatec C3500. It took me forever to figure out I could drag it
out of the way during the setup and registration process the first time I booted
the PC! Now it displays below the login box and is not at all annoying to me. In
fact, it is great for entering the password when in Tablet mode (mine is a
convertible unit).
-steve


--
Stephen Boots
MVP MSN.COM
sboots@mvps.org

As I said, ". . . some Tablets . . ." If your documentation or add-on items
from Gateway doesn't include it, you don't have it. There are some pretty
slick third-party systems, including fingerprint readers, which are now
coming on the market in various forms. You just need to make sure there's
some fallback system in case you cut your finger. 8-)
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:4D241C3D-0CB1-4BA9-9D23-6FB4D19D91EB@microsoft.com...
> REally chris??
> How can i enable that? or install that? I want that!!!
> But sadly, I have the m275, I havent seen how to get the signature
> security.
> or get rid of the keyboard on the sign in.
>
> -James
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> That keyboard is in place so you can logon to the machine. Some Tablets
>> have signature security methods, where you sign your name for the
>> "code" -
>> but not all. I would check your through documentation to see if that is
>> included.
>> --
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>>
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A4474DE6-2C14-4D52-A811-DD0193553121@microsoft.com...
>> > When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but
>> > has a
>> > picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen.
>> > Does
>> > this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their
>> > tablet?
>> > Or,
>> > is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I
>> > would
>> > like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
>> > Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet,
>> > I
>> > guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only
>> > appearing
>> > on
>> > a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen
>> > appears
>> > (without the image of a keyboard).
>> > Thank you.
>>
>>
>>

To answer you problem. There is a reg key you'll need to edit.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS AT ALL!
But do not delete this key either, just put a ' in front of the key.
The location of the key is

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\Lo ginKeyboard\

This will remove the keyboard from the login screen.

Enjoy this tweak,
-James

"AliceZ" wrote:

> When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
> picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen. Does
> this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet? Or,
> is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I would
> like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing on
> a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
> (without the image of a keyboard).
> Thank you.

I would strongly advise not doing this under any circumstances. If the user
is not experienced, editing the Registry can lead to catastrophic system
failure, and even so you have not advised of an alternative logon procedure
when the user has a password set.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:48B8A804-AE11-49C6-8D28-64AE1671D78D@microsoft.com...
> To answer you problem. There is a reg key you'll need to edit.
> I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS AT ALL!
> But do not delete this key either, just put a ' in front of the key.
> The location of the key is
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\Lo ginKeyboard\
>
> This will remove the keyboard from the login screen.
>
> Enjoy this tweak,
> -James
>
> "AliceZ" wrote:
>
>> When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has
>> a
>> picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen.
>> Does
>> this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet?
>> Or,
>> is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I
>> would
>> like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
>> Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
>> guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only
>> appearing on
>> a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen
>> appears
>> (without the image of a keyboard).
>> Thank you.

And, to get it back. If you havent deleted it, remove the ' that you put
infront of it.
If you have, the string appears as.

SoftKeyboard.ini|KbcResources.dll|2752|17490|Login

Is this a secuirty hole? This runs the keyboard (a program) before windows
starts?
open hole.
Chris, or any other MVP: If you know anything about this, is
Softkeyboard.ini a "Map" of the keys? and the dll I guess is the keyboard
program?

-James


"flibbertigibbet007" wrote:

> To answer you problem. There is a reg key you'll need to edit.
> I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS AT ALL!
> But do not delete this key either, just put a ' in front of the key.
> The location of the key is
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\Lo ginKeyboard\
>
> This will remove the keyboard from the login screen.
>
> Enjoy this tweak,
> -James
>
> "AliceZ" wrote:
>
> > When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has a
> > picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen. Does
> > this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet? Or,
> > is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I would
> > like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> > Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> > guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only appearing on
> > a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen appears
> > (without the image of a keyboard).
> > Thank you.

It's just a tweak, a good one that I took the time to look for.
And in this case the Querant has a keyboard. But in anyother case, yeah,
don't be stupid if you have a password on your profile, and remove the only
way of inputing a password. Thats just dumb! and anyone who dose that is
retarted.
I did mention I recommend not doing it, but I tell people what they can do
anyways.
-James

"Chris H." wrote:

> I would strongly advise not doing this under any circumstances. If the user
> is not experienced, editing the Registry can lead to catastrophic system
> failure, and even so you have not advised of an alternative logon procedure
> when the user has a password set.
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:48B8A804-AE11-49C6-8D28-64AE1671D78D@microsoft.com...
> > To answer you problem. There is a reg key you'll need to edit.
> > I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS AT ALL!
> > But do not delete this key either, just put a ' in front of the key.
> > The location of the key is
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\Lo ginKeyboard\
> >
> > This will remove the keyboard from the login screen.
> >
> > Enjoy this tweak,
> > -James
> >
> > "AliceZ" wrote:
> >
> >> When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has
> >> a
> >> picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen.
> >> Does
> >> this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet?
> >> Or,
> >> is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I
> >> would
> >> like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> >> Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> >> guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only
> >> appearing on
> >> a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen
> >> appears
> >> (without the image of a keyboard).
> >> Thank you.
>
>
>

I didn't receive a notice of reply; so I didn't realize there were quite a
few answers to my original question. It seems there might be some confusion
as to what I am talking about. When I turn on my M275 Gateway Tablet, a black
screen is first; second is a Windows XP loading screen; third is a Blue
Welcome screen and that is where the 'blue' image of a keyboard appears on
the right side of the screen, half-way down. It measures 5 1/2" x (about) 1".
It does not appear to have any place on it to type in any words, information,
etc. It just appears to be an 'icon' 'picture' 'image' of a keyboard.
I telephoned Gateway and finally someone called me back and said it is part
of WinXP Tablet edition and should show whenever anyone turns on their tablet
with WinXP Tablet edition. Does this make sense now?

"flibbertigibbet007" wrote:

> It's just a tweak, a good one that I took the time to look for.
> And in this case the Querant has a keyboard. But in anyother case, yeah,
> don't be stupid if you have a password on your profile, and remove the only
> way of inputing a password. Thats just dumb! and anyone who dose that is
> retarted.
> I did mention I recommend not doing it, but I tell people what they can do
> anyways.
> -James
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
> > I would strongly advise not doing this under any circumstances. If the user
> > is not experienced, editing the Registry can lead to catastrophic system
> > failure, and even so you have not advised of an alternative logon procedure
> > when the user has a password set.
> > --
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> > In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> >
> > Chris H.
> > Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> > Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> > Associate Expert
> > Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >
> >
> > "flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > message news:48B8A804-AE11-49C6-8D28-64AE1671D78D@microsoft.com...
> > > To answer you problem. There is a reg key you'll need to edit.
> > > I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS AT ALL!
> > > But do not delete this key either, just put a ' in front of the key.
> > > The location of the key is
> > >
> > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\Lo ginKeyboard\
> > >
> > > This will remove the keyboard from the login screen.
> > >
> > > Enjoy this tweak,
> > > -James
> > >
> > > "AliceZ" wrote:
> > >
> > >> When I turn on my Gateway M275 tablet, the WinXP screen appears, but has
> > >> a
> > >> picture (image) of a keyboard at the right-side (middle) on the screen.
> > >> Does
> > >> this appear when anyone using WinXP tablet edition turns on their tablet?
> > >> Or,
> > >> is it only something that is appearing on my Gateway M275? If it is, I
> > >> would
> > >> like to remove it so the picture of the keyboard does NOT appear.
> > >> Would anyone have an answer? If it appears on everyone's WinXP tablet, I
> > >> guess there is nothing I can do about it. However, if it is only
> > >> appearing on
> > >> a Gateway M275, I wonder how to remove it so only the WinXP screen
> > >> appears
> > >> (without the image of a keyboard).
> > >> Thank you.
> >
> >
> >

The keyboard is there so you can logon with a password by using a pen. If
you have a convertible model like you do, then you can type your password
and simply ignore the on-screen keyboard. If you don't use a password, I
would highly recommend you do to give your computer some form of security.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CDE2AEEA-5D8D-49AE-84CE-2ADAE9A5EBAD@microsoft.com...
>I didn't receive a notice of reply; so I didn't realize there were quite a
> few answers to my original question. It seems there might be some
> confusion
> as to what I am talking about. When I turn on my M275 Gateway Tablet, a
> black
> screen is first; second is a Windows XP loading screen; third is a Blue
> Welcome screen and that is where the 'blue' image of a keyboard appears on
> the right side of the screen, half-way down. It measures 5 1/2" x (about)
> 1".
> It does not appear to have any place on it to type in any words,
> information,
> etc. It just appears to be an 'icon' 'picture' 'image' of a keyboard.
> I telephoned Gateway and finally someone called me back and said it is
> part
> of WinXP Tablet edition and should show whenever anyone turns on their
> tablet
> with WinXP Tablet edition. Does this make sense now?

Thank you for your kind reply. We are in our 70's and our son bought this
Tablet for us. We just use it at home.
#1- Would you then say that this "keyboard" that appears on the Welcome
screen is a Standard part of WinXP Tablet edition? It is not something that
could be slowing down the machine or causing unnecessary running programs?
#2- We notice when we run the pen over it, it does move, but it is off the
screen as soon as the Welcome screen goes away. Which is quite fast. Where
would we get a password and how could we type it in if it (the keyboard) goes
away so quickly? Or should we just forget about password, etc. - just
because we use it at home?
Sorry for all the questions and confusion but we just want to make sure the
keyboard is there for a reason and not as an unncecesdsary add-on or
decoration. Thanks again.
Alice

"Chris H." wrote:

> The keyboard is there so you can logon with a password by using a pen. If
> you have a convertible model like you do, then you can type your password
> and simply ignore the on-screen keyboard. If you don't use a password, I
> would highly recommend you do to give your computer some form of security.
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CDE2AEEA-5D8D-49AE-84CE-2ADAE9A5EBAD@microsoft.com...
> >I didn't receive a notice of reply; so I didn't realize there were quite a
> > few answers to my original question. It seems there might be some
> > confusion
> > as to what I am talking about. When I turn on my M275 Gateway Tablet, a
> > black
> > screen is first; second is a Windows XP loading screen; third is a Blue
> > Welcome screen and that is where the 'blue' image of a keyboard appears on
> > the right side of the screen, half-way down. It measures 5 1/2" x (about)
> > 1".
> > It does not appear to have any place on it to type in any words,
> > information,
> > etc. It just appears to be an 'icon' 'picture' 'image' of a keyboard.
> > I telephoned Gateway and finally someone called me back and said it is
> > part
> > of WinXP Tablet edition and should show whenever anyone turns on their
> > tablet
> > with WinXP Tablet edition. Does this make sense now?
>
>
>

You're only a few years ahead of me, young lady. 8-) Yes to #1. That is
normal. As for #2, yes, it would move away since it is not needed after you
are logged in as a user on the system.

I would really suggest you use a password, even if it is only used at home.
You never know who might want to get access to the Tablet PC, and it can
eventually contain lots of information that you wouldn't want to get into
someone else's hands if they got your Tablet.

Alice, if you will contact me by the email address I use for posting here, I
would be glad to help you privately to set up your machine so you can be
safe. The address I use as a catcher for advertising from newsgroups is in
the form of word@address.com but is really winxpnews at hotmail dot com.
Just change the at to @ and dot to a period and make it all continuous. I
automatically reject all the emails I get, but will be careful to sort your
email out.

If you want to learn some very good things about your new Tablet PC, look
for the tutorials and follow that information. There is also some basic
information on my web site in my signature line below.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:211837AA-7622-453D-B451-F068346FDF70@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for your kind reply. We are in our 70's and our son bought this
> Tablet for us. We just use it at home.
> #1- Would you then say that this "keyboard" that appears on the Welcome
> screen is a Standard part of WinXP Tablet edition? It is not something
> that
> could be slowing down the machine or causing unnecessary running programs?
> #2- We notice when we run the pen over it, it does move, but it is off the
> screen as soon as the Welcome screen goes away. Which is quite fast. Where
> would we get a password and how could we type it in if it (the keyboard)
> goes
> away so quickly? Or should we just forget about password, etc. - just
> because we use it at home?
> Sorry for all the questions and confusion but we just want to make sure
> the
> keyboard is there for a reason and not as an unncecesdsary add-on or
> decoration. Thanks again.
> Alice
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> The keyboard is there so you can logon with a password by using a pen.
>> If
>> you have a convertible model like you do, then you can type your password
>> and simply ignore the on-screen keyboard. If you don't use a password, I
>> would highly recommend you do to give your computer some form of
>> security.
>> --
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>>
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CDE2AEEA-5D8D-49AE-84CE-2ADAE9A5EBAD@microsoft.com...
>> >I didn't receive a notice of reply; so I didn't realize there were quite
>> >a
>> > few answers to my original question. It seems there might be some
>> > confusion
>> > as to what I am talking about. When I turn on my M275 Gateway Tablet, a
>> > black
>> > screen is first; second is a Windows XP loading screen; third is a Blue
>> > Welcome screen and that is where the 'blue' image of a keyboard appears
>> > on
>> > the right side of the screen, half-way down. It measures 5 1/2" x
>> > (about)
>> > 1".
>> > It does not appear to have any place on it to type in any words,
>> > information,
>> > etc. It just appears to be an 'icon' 'picture' 'image' of a keyboard.
>> > I telephoned Gateway and finally someone called me back and said it is
>> > part
>> > of WinXP Tablet edition and should show whenever anyone turns on their
>> > tablet
>> > with WinXP Tablet edition. Does this make sense now?
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