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07/18/2006 08:38:58 PM · #1
I am currently on my daughter's computer because my computer will not recognize my keyboard or mouse. It's very fustrating, I was minding my own business when suddenly when I would push an icon to start a program I would get the properties window. So I restarted the system to kick it out of that mode and it wouldn't recognize the mouse or keyboard. They are getting power but not working at all.

I tried hitting the F keys when it was restarting but no go. Any ideas? Anyone that can help?

Deannda
Not a good ending to my already CRAPPY day!
07/18/2006 08:48:18 PM · #2
If they are USB try unplugging them and putting them in a different USB port. My mouse has randomly been doing the exact same thing lately, and that seems to fix it :)
07/18/2006 08:53:00 PM · #3
what kind of computer?
07/18/2006 08:55:22 PM · #4
are they wireless???
07/18/2006 08:58:02 PM · #5
if they are wired then unplug them and replug them. Worked for me when it happened
07/18/2006 09:02:02 PM · #6
Make sure none of the keys are stuck down - especially 'CTRL', 'ALT' and the other keys on that bottom row.

If you press 'Num Lock' a few times does the light flash on and off?
07/18/2006 09:04:26 PM · #7
if they're wireless... replace the batteries
07/18/2006 09:08:13 PM · #8
The Keyboard is PS2 and the mouse is USB. I will try unplugging and plugging back in and double checking to make sure nothing is stuck. I did get it to go to a boot menu by pressing F10 but then nothing, everything was dead again :(

Deannda
07/19/2006 12:46:46 AM · #9
Okay, checked it over again, the mouse cord was loose and the left alt key was stuck! *WHEW***

Deannda
Thankful it wasn't more
07/19/2006 12:56:51 AM · #10
Originally posted by Neuferland:

The Keyboard is PS2 and the mouse is USB. I will try unplugging and plugging back in and double checking to make sure nothing is stuck. I did get it to go to a boot menu by pressing F10 but then nothing, everything was dead again :(

Deannda

just make sure to turn the computer off before unplugging the PS2 -- it could short the connection.
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