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3 answers
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Connect a keyboard to my laptop

I want to add a PS2 keyboard to my laptop running Windows 7 64 bit using a PS2 to USB converter, but I couldn't get it to work and there are no related configuration options in the BIOS screens. But ...
Shahin's user avatar
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1 answer
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USB Keyboard and Mouse Stop Working Sometimes

Recently my USB keyboard and mouse has been stopping working randomly every once in a while, and only working again after I restart my laptop. Putting them in different usb slots doesn't help, and ...
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3 votes
0 answers
511 views

Windows 7 event for plugging in USB keyboard

I would like to use task scheduler to toggle num lock as I plug or unplug my keyboard from my laptop. I use it equally with and without the external keyboard, so both the default settings are equally ...
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3 votes
4 answers
119k views

Troubleshooting the Microsoft generic USB HID drivers

I've had the Logitech Wave MK550 for about two years now, and it has acted up twice on me now. Now being the second time, anyways. What is happening is the mouse and keyboard simply stop working on ...
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4 votes
1 answer
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USB mouse disconnecting and reconnecting in windows and linux

I have a problem similar to what is described at "Why is my USB mouse disconnecting and reconnecting randomly and often?" except is is happening in both Windows 7 and Linux (Ubuntu 12/04TLS, fully ...
Jackie Meese's user avatar
1 vote
2 answers
29k views

No Keyboard & Mouse in Windows 7 Installation

When I get to the installation screen the mouse and keyboard doesn't seem to work (I tried multiple mouse's and keyboards (which work fine on other computers)) and no luck. In the bios everything is ...
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0 votes
1 answer
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Windows refuses to detect mouse/keyboard input

I was away for the weekend and when I came back this morning my PC booted up just fine but I couldn't input anything via mouse or keyboard in Windows. I've already tried rebooting, different usb ports ...
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