keyboard nor mouse will work

[hunterqlee]

My PC running XP will boot and I can the keyboard will work in BIOS, but when it  loads neither  keyboard or mouse will work, What is wrong? 

[Allan]

1) What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

2) Do the kb & mouse work in safe mode?

[hunterqlee]

It was given to me used and I am not sure it did every work right. I have not tried safe mode. Thanks.

[BreakTheWind]

Try plugging them in in an USB 2.0 slot if they are in a USB 3.0 atm.

[patio]

He never stated they were USB 3...therefore that's irrelevant...

It's likely the XP drivers are not properly installed...

[hunterqlee]

Yes it is usb 2.0. I have not been well so I have not bothered with it today.

[Alandalar]

Do you have any PS/2 keyboard or mouse to test if it works when you plug it in?

[Allan]

Please respond to my question about whether or not they work in safe mode (saying you haven't tried safe mode is not an acceptable answer)

[hunterqlee]

The keyboard is ps/2 and the mouse is usb 2.0. I have not worked on it for a few days. I will try it again today. Thank you.

[Geek-9pm]

Don't expect BIOS to use  the mouse.
With Windows XP, sometimes it can not find the keyboard or mouse. The fix is to shut down, wait, then power on again.
For examples, Google:
Keyboard does not work during Windows XP
Best answer is:
Troubleshoot wired keyboards

I have had this happen a number of times.  I don't worry about it!