Welcome guest. Before posting on our computer help forum, you must register. Click here it's easy and free.

Author Topic: Keyboard not working  (Read 3274 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

jlsdust

    Topic Starter


    Beginner

    Keyboard not working
    « on: May 03, 2008, 12:55:40 AM »
    For some strange reason my keyboard works on bios, and there's no problem when booting. but as soon is time to enter the password on windows it will not type or let me put caplock or anything...

    Aegis



      Expert

      Thanked: 67
      • Yes
      • Yes
      • Brian's Mess Of A Web Page
    • Experience: Experienced
    • OS: Windows 10
    Re: Keyboard not working
    « Reply #1 on: May 03, 2008, 01:04:28 AM »
    That's the opposite of what we usually get!

    What kind of keyboard?  USB or PS/2 or wireless?

    What operating system are you using?


    "For you, a thousand times over." - "The Kite Runner"

    jlsdust

      Topic Starter


      Beginner

      Re: Keyboard not working
      « Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 01:15:29 AM »
      Is a PS/2 regular keyboard, and i'm using windows xp sp2

      Kurtiskain



        Mentor

        Thanked: 58
        • Yes
        • Yes
        • Yes
      • Certifications: List
      • Computer: Specs
      • Experience: Expert
      • OS: Windows 10
      Re: Keyboard not working
      « Reply #3 on: May 03, 2008, 04:40:21 AM »
      okay, so you have never used a USB keyboard with your machine?

      I sense corrupted keyboard drivers  ::)  :P  ;D

      dahlarbear



        Specialist

        Thanked: 101
        Re: Keyboard not working
        « Reply #4 on: May 03, 2008, 06:10:17 AM »
        It's a long shot, but boot to "Safe Mode" and see if keyboard works there.

        dahlarbear



          Specialist

          Thanked: 101
          Re: Keyboard not working
          « Reply #5 on: May 04, 2008, 02:48:51 AM »
          If you've never successfully booted Windows in normal mode (and logged in) since the problem appeared, try starting using the "Last known good configuration".

          Tap the F8 key (about once per second or quicker) during system startup to access the Windows Advanced Options Menu.  Using the arrow keys of the keyboard, select item "Last known good configuration", followed by the Enter key.  Windows should start with the configuration (registry?) of the last successful login.

          Using Safe Mode to successfully login does not overwrite the "Last known good configuration".  So you can attempt/use Safe Mode without losing the ability to fall back to the "Last known good configuration" of a normal boot.