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Keyboard only will not work Unable to type at login screen
After installing an update windows SP3 the keyboard will not work. Mouse (usb) works fine.
I have changed keyboard and mouse no change. Changed to PS2 type still does not work
Unable to type password to login but mouse works.
I have changed keyboard and mouse no change. Changed to PS2 type still does not work
Unable to type password to login but mouse works.
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the only post i found with a solution did it with a bios update
I would suggest a Repair Install. Load a standard XP cd, and it should offer to boot from it after turning on the PC. This should leave your files intact, and just repair any missing/corrupt Windows files.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1.htm
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1.htm
test also if it works in safe mode
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my thanks to all
got into safe mode and then uninstalled sp3 all works good
got into safe mode and then uninstalled sp3 all works good
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- boot in safe mode as the above
- right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties"
- select "Device Manager" and select the Keyboard properties
- go to "Driver" tab and choose "Uninstall" to remove the keyboard drivers
- restart the computer and Windows should find it as a new hardware and install a new drivers for it
this solution will work if the driver is corrupted, it won't work if the keyboard is damaged or the keyboard port at the back of the computer is spoil.