Question

When I'm typing a backslash, I'm getting a hash symbol. When I type a hash, I get the pounds symbol. Not sure what is happening.

Answer 1

its time to get a new keyboard :)

Answer 2

Sounds like you're using a UK keyboard layout. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout

Try pressing Ctrl + Shift to change the layout.

Answer 3

lol!!!

Answer 4

slotema is right that you have a keyboard layout issue; find out how to switch the keyboard layout to the standard qwerty one on your system.