If i want @ on my compaq laptop i have to press " and vice versa?

How do i correct this ? thanks e body. problem sorted.
Answer
Hi, the problem here is your computers keyboard is set to american. this can be easily fixed: 1. click on control panel 2. click on keyboards, input devices or internationl or regional settings. 3. check what it is set to and change it to english (uk) hope this helps. kieran