Re: Keyboard won't work

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That's what I thought you said, and it's my recollection, though I may be
wrong, that PS/2 converted to USB doesn't often work, whereas USB to PS/2 is
OK. While that may be a misconception on my part, it sticks in my brain. I
would try to at least borrow a USB keyboard to test.

Another thing that occurs to me as a vague possibility is to check to make
sure the PS/2 port isn't somehow disabled in BIOS.

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Gary S. Terhune
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"Gary Walker" <twf@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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If I understand correctly, I'm using a keyboard cable(
aka db9, db11, etc), connected through a usb converter.



"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
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You got an adapter to convert a PS/2 cable to USB? I don't think it
usually work that way. The other way, yes, but not the way you describe.
You need a keyboard that has native USB connection.

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"JC" <JC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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ok got a usb adapter and plugged it in a usb port, doesnt recognoze it?
keyboard still doesnt work, no keyboard listed in device manager.

now what?
JC

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"Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
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=?Utf-8?B?SkM=?= wrote:

I run windows xp media
i have a microsoft multimedia keyboard

Try a ps/2 keyboard.

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Hi Mr. Plato,

Did you notice in your wisdom the OP's note, posted six hours
before your reply? It read "i think the keyboard i have(microsoft
multimedia) is ps/2, it has a round plug with pins."









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