[Resolved]keyboard fails when windows starts

jodido · 03-14-2006

The keyboard works OK before Windows starts--I can go to F12, F2, etc. But when Windows starts the mouse comes alive and the keyboard dies. So I can't log in. This began--of course--as soon as I created a password for the default login. Since there are no other users I can't get into the system at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ASAP.
Jodido

Zimbo · 03-14-2006

Hey there Jodido,

I assume you are using windows xp correct?

Try booting into safemode and either disable your password or uninstall your keyboard from device manager.
Then reboot and see if it works.

Are you using a USB or PS2 keyboard?

If it still doesn't work then when it gets to the login screen try to unplug it and re-plug it in, see if it starts working.

Do you have any other keyboards in the house?

jodido · 03-14-2006

Thanks for the fast reply. Yes, it's XP Home. Booting into safe mode doesn't help, still requires a login and keyboard is still disabled. Disconnecting/reconnecting doesn't help either. It's a PS2 keybd and unfortunately no other keybd around. This must have something to do with the password I set up. Is there a way to get around the password? I don't have a password reset disk for the malfunctioning system but I do have a laptop w/ XP Pro, would that work?

jodido · 03-14-2006

OK never mind for some reason the keyboard just started working, I logged in. Thanks again for your help.

Zimbo · 03-14-2006

It sounds like your XP home computer needs to "install" the keyboard within windows, very strange but possible.

Unfortunately the laptop won't be of much use I don't think.

Have you tried choosing "Last known Good configuration" from the F8 menu at startup?

double_a_ron · 03-15-2006

Hmm, sounds like some Windows silliness.

I'll mark this as [Resolved], but feel free to post back if you're keyboard acts up again.

03-14-2006	#1
jodido Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	[Resolved]keyboard fails when windows starts The keyboard works OK before Windows starts--I can go to F12, F2, etc. But when Windows starts the mouse comes alive and the keyboard dies. So I can't log in. This began--of course--as soon as I created a password for the default login. Since there are no other users I can't get into the system at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ASAP. Jodido

03-14-2006	#2
Zimbo Friend of PCHF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right here ! Posts: 2,148	Hey there Jodido, I assume you are using windows xp correct? Try booting into safemode and either disable your password or uninstall your keyboard from device manager. Then reboot and see if it works. Are you using a USB or PS2 keyboard? If it still doesn't work then when it gets to the login screen try to unplug it and re-plug it in, see if it starts working. Do you have any other keyboards in the house? __________________ - PCHF Rules - PCHF Staff - Join the Team - Prework - Protect your PC - Tools - Inside your PC - Bootdisk.com

03-14-2006	#5
Zimbo Friend of PCHF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right here ! Posts: 2,148	It sounds like your XP home computer needs to "install" the keyboard within windows, very strange but possible. Unfortunately the laptop won't be of much use I don't think. Have you tried choosing "Last known Good configuration" from the F8 menu at startup? __________________ - PCHF Rules - PCHF Staff - Join the Team - Prework - Protect your PC - Tools - Inside your PC - Bootdisk.com

03-15-2006	#6
double_a_ron Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 896 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hmm, sounds like some Windows silliness. I'll mark this as [Resolved], but feel free to post back if you're keyboard acts up again. __________________ //Prework\\\///PCHF RULES\\\///Did we help? Please Donate\\\ CompTIA A+ Certified, MCDST Did we help? Please hit that Thanks button.

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