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john7435

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Mouse and keyboard dead
« on: June 28, 2007, 07:42:05 PM »
Hello.
I have talked to a computer technician i know, and my motherboard is dying. I am buying a custom computer from him., but for the time being, i was planning to use a PS/2 to USB converter.
My mom bought one from NexxTech, and when i plug it into my computer with my keyboard and mouse (it has dual PS/2 slots) it says drivers need to be installed. i know that i only need to click next because on the back of the package it says no software drivers needed.

The problem is, i cant click next because i have no mouse or keyboard. my keyboard and mouse slots on my computer died due to my motherboard dying. is there any way to get this convertor to work?

could i maybe use a different computer (such as my laptop or another desktop) to somehow be able to click next or control the computer? i haver heard of programs that do this but it needs to be installed on the CLIENT and HOST computers, but i can't install it on the client computer.

anyone know what i can do?

Gizmo73



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    Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
    « Reply #1 on: June 28, 2007, 08:31:24 PM »
    Go into the device manager. It sounds like there needs to be a driver for your USB to PS2 converter.

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    john7435

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    Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
    « Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 08:50:34 PM »
    I can't go to device manager....
    My MOUSE AND KEYBOARD (PS/2) slots on ym computer have DIED...i cant use them at all..i need the drivers for the adapter from NexxTech but i cant click next cuz i dont have a mouse...i cant go to device manager because i have no mouse

    pcfool



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      Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
      « Reply #3 on: June 28, 2007, 11:54:15 PM »
      get a usb keyboard and mouse

      john7435

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      Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
      « Reply #4 on: June 29, 2007, 06:52:26 AM »
      well..my sister has a USB mouse..i tried it before and it also brings up a driver install screen at which i need to click next...

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        Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
        « Reply #5 on: June 29, 2007, 07:26:16 AM »
        Do you have a serial adapter for the PS/2 mouse? Windows should be able to detect it and load a generic driver.
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        Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
        « Reply #6 on: June 29, 2007, 07:28:19 AM »
        yes i do...

        It has a USB at the end which splits into 2 ports, one for a PS/2 mouse and one for a PS/2 keyboard...

        i think it has the ability to automatically load, but i just need to click next but i cant  >:(

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          Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
          « Reply #7 on: June 29, 2007, 09:47:26 AM »
          I'm referring to a standard serial port (com port), not USB.
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          Re: Mouse and keyboard dead
          « Reply #8 on: June 29, 2007, 10:49:05 AM »
          i dont know what kind of port this is..could you give me a picture?