I get the same thing on mine when I boot up as well as shutdown. It hasn't bothered me so I'm worried about it. It must be part of the Enhanced Dell USB keyboard. It does have volume up and down buttons.

Thanks...you hit it on the head. I disabled the display via the control panel "Keyboard Properties"...

i dont get it on startup and shutdown.....but i like how it makes it look like a tv...using the hotkeys to sites or the volume. you can even change the font and color. i lost mine but i found the download on the dwnld tab on this site. just delete if if u dont like

Weston
San Diego, CA
Aim: westomatic

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