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stuck in visitor/guest account

I have a big problem with my laptop computer running Windows XP Home SP2 (ACER ASPIRE 3500). I'm stuck in the visitor account on diagnostic mode. The main problem is that the keyboard isn't working so I can't change user or do anything that needs the keyboard. The keyboard does...

Tags: Keyboards, lauriegilchrist@..., keyboard, USB Keyboard

Discussion threads 2007-11-25

Enter key alternative

A family member who shall go unnamed broke the enter key on my Dell Inspiron 6000. It is the ONLY enter key on the little laptop's keyboard. I temporarily attached a USB keyboard and it works well, but I want to make some bootup changes and it doesn't...

Tags: Notebooks, bobabr@..., USB Keyboard

Discussion threads 2007-11-16

How do you install XP Pro on new system without PS2?

I have a new desktop built from components:Intel DP35DP main board (several USB 2.0 but no PS/2), Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, USB keyboard and mouse, Sparkle 512MB PCI-e 16x Graphics and last but not least my Windows XP Professional (2002) installation CD.The USB keyboard works in my startup (pause/F2...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, wilhelmdw@..., USB Keyboard, BIOS, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, USB, Microsoft Windows, Sony PlayStation 2

Discussion threads 2007-10-29

USB Mouse not working in Vista but USB keyboard works fine

I have a Dell D620 running Vista.System recognizes the USB keyboard just fine but wont recognize the USB mouse.Device manager see's the USB device but doesnt know what it is.I have reloaded the chipset sw and installed the MS mouse drivers with no joy.All hardware is known good and tested...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), imbroglio@..., USB Mouse, USB Keyboard, USB, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-10-03

usb keyboard issues

i have a trust silverline easyscroll usb keyboard iam using xp pro & untill moved my computers postion it was working fine when plugged it back in and booted my computer it failed to be reconized any suggetions pleaseTry a different portAnd if you're using a USB hub, try...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, dave.thornton@..., USB, usb keyboard, computer

Discussion threads 2007-07-16

Windows 2000 and usb keyboard

just installed windows 2000 using a ps2 keyboard now I am trying to log into windows with a usb keyboard, nothing happens when I type. But if I put the ps2 keyboard back on I have no problem. Everything is correct in the bios settings for usb any suggestion would...

Tags: Keyboards, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, johncv1@..., usb keyboard, USB

Discussion threads 2007-07-13

USB keyboard

Hi all,I have a problem with my USB keyboard . Operating system is XP. Before that i was using PS/2 keyboard and mouse.Recently i changed to USB.One month it was working .Now starting time USB keyboard is not detecting and am not able to work with my computer.But starting time...

Tags: shanakk, USB, USB Keyboard, PS/2

Discussion threads 2007-05-29

Boot problem

Hi,I was having a problem with my computer in that my keyboard did not work in the windows boot menus. I read that I had to enable USB keyboard support in the BIOS, which I did. I also may have changed some other settings, but I am sure that the...

Tags: BIOS, PRODUCTIVITY, risk80@..., USB Keyboard, USB

Discussion threads 2007-05-23

g15 usb keyboard

How can i keep my usb power turned on all the time; because if i unplug my ps2 keyboard;when i go to boot up my com[uter it stops and say there is no keyboard attached.I want to be able to unplug my ps2 keyboard and still have my G15 usb...

Tags: Keyboards, jersafor@..., keyboard, USB

Discussion threads 2007-04-30

USB keyboard not recognized

I have an old server (Win 2000) which has both PS2 and USB ports. My new server (Win 2003) has only USB ports. I want to use a USB KVM sharing device between these servers.My USB Logitech mouse works fine plugged into a USB port with the PS2...

Tags: ctdak, USB, BIOS, USB Keyboard, server

Discussion threads 2007-04-03

Can I use a USB Keyboard with a PS2 adapter and the Bios's keyboard power o

Can I use a USB Keyboard with a PS2 adapter and the Bios's keyboard power on via the Keyboard option without issues on a ASUS P5N32-sli-prenium motherboard?YesMost USB mice over here come with the adapter to do just that. I done so with a USB optical mouse, it needed no...

Tags: adapter, keyboard, bbrandelli@..., BIOS, USB, windows, hardware, Sony PlayStation 2, mouse, USB Keyboard

Discussion threads 2007-02-03

Advanced Options Menu

Hi, I want edit and remove " safe mode with network" & " safe mode" etc from Windows Advaced Options Menu which pops up when F8 is pressed at booting...so pls help me in guide how to do itI can't find any information on how to do that, but if...

Tags: Keyboards, safe mode, USB Keyboard

Q&A 2005-10-31

Boot error

I have a dell optiplex 370, running xp sp1.When I try to boot with the ps2 keyboard attached i get the following message,"system device detected - system halted" when I boot without keyboard it gets the usual no keyboard error message, but It boots to windows.Already tried a know good...

Tags: Keyboards, keyboard, USB Keyboard

Q&A 2005-06-10

No keyboard working

My computer cannot working with any keyboard. Only sometimes for short periods.Can i use a USB keyboard instead?Probably, depends on your PC, BIOS, and OS.1) Win98SE or later is needed.2) USB port obvious3) BIOS support for USB keyboard if you want it available during bootup.Most BIOSes have a setting that...

Tags: computer, keyboard, ksandy, USB, USB Keyboard

Q&A 2005-05-11

Additional Resources

Keyboard Not Recognized

I have encountered a keyboard port that will not recognize when a keyboard is connected. It is a PS/2 style (mini-din) connector. I have tried at least three different keyboards all with the same result. I was able to connect a USB keyboard that worked but I...

Tags: Keyboards, magnotax@..., keyboard

Discussion threads 2007-05-03

usb keyboard not working

I have a dell/logitech itouch wireless keyboard and mouse. The mouse works, but not the keyboard. In fact no keyboard works on this computer. When I try a usb keyboard it searches for the driver and says tries to install one but says "cannot create

Tags: hardware, rmyers5353@..., keyboard, USB

Discussion threads 2006-11-13

USB affects mouse/keyboard

Hi Gents and gentettes :DI have a rather unusual problem i've come across to do with my friends computer. I've never seen this problem b4.Anytime i plug anything into a usb port front or back the keyboard and mouse stop working. Then if i unplug the usb device the mouse...

Tags: Keyboards, Mice, daveyboy82@..., keyboard, USB, mouse

Discussion threads 2007-07-04

Wireless keyboard and mouse not working on my laptop

i cannot get my wireless keyboard or mouse to work on my laptop(INFINITY M380 Laptop). when i plug it in it starts a hardware scan automatically and tries to install saying its a usb hardware interface and then says that the data in not valid. i then got the correct...

Tags: keyboard, laptop computer, mouse, k9kym@..., wireless keyboard, hardware, laptop, wireless mouse, wireless, USB

Discussion threads 2007-01-31

Disabling Internal Keyboard from startup?

Hi,I'm running XP on a Dell Inspiron 6400.I spilled a drink on my keyboard and i can't access my computer because i put a password on.I have tried connecting an external keyboard usb which works when i use it to access setup menu but after the win xp screen appears,it...

Tags: Keyboards, BIOS, gavinelsted@..., keyboard, internal keyboard

Discussion threads 2007-11-12

AppleK Pro (exe)

AppleK Pro is kernel mode USB driver for Windows. The keyboard that can be used is Apple USB keyboard of the attachment in Macintosh, and ADB keyboard (The ADB-USB converter is used). If you use AppleK Pro, you can operate Windows by the sense operated with Mac. Moreover, you can...

Tags: Apple Inc., Trinityworks, AppleK Pro, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2006-07-05