Dell Wireless Keyboard (Y-RAQ-DEL2) and Mouse (M-RBB-DEL4)
I have a client that is using a Dell Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (KB&M), that was purchased as a part of a Dell Inspiron 530 system when originally purchased. The combo KB&M set has worked perfectly up until a few days ago when the keyboard and mouse suddenly started refusing to "wake up" the system from the SCREENSAVER (not sleep mode). I assume that the KB&M are timing out and/or being to told to be shut off and are some how failing to reactivate properly when user interacts with them. Or, the Bluetooth Receiver is somehow going to "sleep" and not responding when the KB&M are reactivated.
The desktop is still running when this problem occurs, Bluetooth interface still shows active (blue light is lit), and if you plug a USB keyboard in to the desktop, the system will respond to the the new HID and wake up as it should. When I check Bluetooth settings under Control Panel, it never shows any hardware in the hardware list either before or after failure.
I have also checked under Device Manager, but can't seem to find a listing for a Bluetooth receiver.
I have reset the Power Options so that nothing goes to sleep or is turned off in the the background. Yet the problem remains an issue.
Dell Wireless Keyboard (Y-RAQ-DEL2) and Mouse (M-RBB-DEL4)
Dell Inspiron 530: Service Tag 451215J1
The desktop is still running when this problem occurs, Bluetooth interface still shows active (blue light is lit), and if you plug a USB keyboard in to the desktop, the system will respond to the the new HID and wake up as it should. When I check Bluetooth settings under Control Panel, it never shows any hardware in the hardware list either before or after failure.
I have also checked under Device Manager, but can't seem to find a listing for a Bluetooth receiver.
I have reset the Power Options so that nothing goes to sleep or is turned off in the the background. Yet the problem remains an issue.
Dell Wireless Keyboard (Y-RAQ-DEL2) and Mouse (M-RBB-DEL4)
Dell Inspiron 530: Service Tag 451215J1
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Yes, the batteries have been changed, and I too only use wired peripherals for the reason you stated.
ok try if slimdrivers finds a more current driver https://www.slimwareutilities.com/slimdrivers.php
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More "bloatware" is really not a solution. In my opinion, it is better to obtained the "latest and recommended" driver from the manufacture support site. This was done last week and a test is scheduled for today to see if this resolves the issue.
bloatware? i can assure you it has solved different problems for me - otherwise i would not post it.
i do agree that the manufacturer's driver is the best - if you can find one
i do agree that the manufacturer's driver is the best - if you can find one
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I apologize for the "bloatware" comment. I should have checked your profile. It seems that every site one visits now days has a "driver finder" they are recommended. I will reconsider your recommendation.
no need to apologise;
also - you cna try a system restore to a date it worked -and watch what has been changed since : updates etc..
also - you cna try a system restore to a date it worked -and watch what has been changed since : updates etc..
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dell - apparently lhas it's own way with many things..glad you've solved it
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The "other" recommendations were good suggestions but were not responsible for correcting the issue.
i found that nearly all wireless devices present problems, sooner or later, so i always use wired ones