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You cannot unplug a PS/2 keyboard and plug it in again and expect it to work without rebooting, unfortunately. The BIOS has to initialize it at boot-up time. The fact that the lights blink means that the keyboard is getting power and is initializing.
- Keyboard does not work during Windows XP install - Super User
I am trying to install Windows XP MCE (Media Center Edition)...
- windows xp - Keyboard keys not working or resulting in the wrong key ...
If it works correct in bios, then it must be your Windows...
- Keyboard does not work during Windows XP install - Super User
I am trying to install Windows XP MCE (Media Center Edition) 2005 on a vintage Dell XPS 400 machine. This system does not have PS2 ports and I don't have a USB keyboard or mouse so I'm using a USB to PS2 adapter.
10 cze 2012 · Why isn't it working. Alright, I've got the Windows XP Home Edition-32 version, Service Pack 2. I bought a Gear Head keyboard yesterday, along with a Dynex usb optical mouse. My old keyboard and mouse were completly beyond repair; i threw them away. I plugged in my new usb devices.
If it works correct in bios, then it must be your Windows settings. You can try to change the language settings and force it to use the proper one OR you have to try and reinstall your keyboard drivers.
6 maj 2013 · Most older model machines running XP that I have worked on will need to have a PS2 Keyboard/Mouse to run during the installation process. However, after you have that completed and can boot cleanly into windows, a USB mouse and keyboard will work.
6 lip 2011 · The keyboard and mouse do not work in safe mode or safe mode with command prompt. Power is removed from keyboard and mouse within 1 second of the XP flash screen appearing, so the BIOS is no longer used to communicate with them, which is normal.
9 paź 2012 · You need to first check the keyboard on some other PC if it works fine or not otherwise try changing the port if its usb. If in case of none of the keyboard is working via USB then try a PS2 keyboard or try updating the drivers.