any computer techies out there

beaches · #1 07-09-2012

have a question 2 hard drives installed both with xp . have a kvm switch that connects keyboard and mouse(usb). Problem is When i try to select which drive to boot from the keyboard (usb) does not respond. I have to hook up another one via ps2 and I can select it. any Ideas??

yotano211 · #2 07-09-2012

The problem with XP is that it's an old OS. Since USB was still pretty new when XP came out you would most likely need the drivers for the keyboard.

On most new desktops today they did away with the ps2 connections and went with USB ports. You wouldn't need any kind of drivers if you had a newer OS installed cuz the drivers are already built into the OS.

MM78 · #3 07-09-2012

You took the words out of my mouth Yotano. Also an alternative is a more advanced version of Windows XP, I use an XP called "BLACK XP 44" it's a more advanced version and it might have the proper drivers. I would take Yotano's advice on this one though.

slim jim · #4 07-09-2012

maybe try a usb to ps2 adapter to go around the problem. they are about $1 on you know where

yotano211 · #5 07-09-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbislimjim

maybe try a usb to ps2 adapter to go around the problem. they are about $1 on you know where

Sold on you know where, shipped from you know what country.

Elijah · #6 07-09-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by marysman78

You took the words out of my mouth Yotano. Also an alternative is a more advanced version of Windows XP, I use an XP called "BLACK XP 44" it's a more advanced version and it might have the proper drivers. I would take Yotano's advice on this one though.

That is an illegally distributed, hacked copy of Windows XP... the ONLY Microsoft sanctioned (and therefore, legal) versions of XP are Home, Professional and Media Centre editions.

slim jim · #7 07-09-2012

LOL no, you can order from the US

beaches · #8 07-09-2012

I have windows 7 but I'm not a fan of it It is basically a cleaned up vers of vista. I will see If I can download the drivers for my keyboard(logitech) If not I will Have to figure something out. Thanks

slim jim · #9 07-09-2012

if the ps2 works but not the usb, just try the adapter i suggested. its a $1 risk

rsot · #10 07-09-2012

Solid info to learn.

beaches · #11 07-10-2012

I have 2 logitec multi keyboards. A new one and an old one. I updated the drivers but the new one still does not respond. I used the old one and that works perfect.
Old school don't break down! LOL

Thanks for the info now I can switch from one drive to the next.

MM78 · #12 07-10-2012

Relax Elijah, you sound like your ready to call Microsoft on me!