XP error code 41 on keyboard

[knarlybill]

Out of the blue, my keyboard doesn't work...error code 41. I have downloaded the driver again, used Reg Cure, and still nothing. What do I do?

[street1 (RIP)]

Have you tried the advice from Microsoft on error code 41 ?


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310123

[knarlybill]

I Googled the error code, and I didn't see any thing from microsoft about it.

[street1 (RIP)]

The below is from the link I provided.


Code 41
Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)
Recommended resolution

A driver was loaded but Windows cannot find the device. This error occurs when Windows does not detect a non-Plug and Play device.

If the device was removed, uninstall the driver, install the device, and then click Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver. If the hardware was not removed, obtain a new or updated driver for the device.

If the device is a non-Plug and Play device, a newer version of the driver might be needed. To install non-Plug and Play devices, use the Add Hardware wizard. Click Performance and Maintenance on Control Panel, click System, and on the Hardware tab, click Add Hardware Wizard.

On the General Properties tab of the device, click Troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard.

[programming_pat]

how did you go

[knarlybill]

Yes, I done that. And it doesn't do me any good. No new drivers are available, I have reloaded the drivers to the keyboard, unplugged the keyboard and rebooted, plugged it back like a new device...NOTHING!!!

[street1 (RIP)]

Can you try another keyboard,or try the one you have on another
computer?

[knarlybill]

new keyboard doesn't work either. I have even tried using a USB port. Still nothing.

[Broni]

Maybe you need to reinstall motherboard drivers.

[knarlybill]

How & why would I do that? Everything is workng but the keyboard
Should I go ahead and just reinstll Windows?

[Broni]

Read here:
http://www.computerhope.com/drivers/mb.htm

[knarlybill]

Ok, I downloaded and installed all new MB driver/upgrades from the site. Nothing is changed. The keyboard still is not found by XP. It even says its plugged-in!! I have used another keyboard and hooked it to a USB port, nothing!
Do I, or should I reinstall windows, or will buying a new keyboard work.

[Broni]

You said:

new keyboard doesn't work either

Did you actually try another keyboard?

[knarlybill]

Yes, I tried another keyboard...a generic that I had.

[Broni]

What do you mean by "generic"?
What types are those two keyboards? PS/2 (rounded jack), or USB (flat jack)?
Did you switch them with computer off?
Did you try to uninstall keyboard from Device Manager, restart computer, and let Windows find it again?
What do you mean by:

The keyboard still is not found by XP. It even says its plugged-in!!

How does Windows say, it's plugged in?