Ugent Help, I think i've got a virus

[MA]

I was listening to music on my PC, and all of a sudden the sound just cut out and the keyboard stopped working. I've rebooted twice and no success So now i'm left with no sound, and im using a not-so-good quality keyboard that plugs in to the USB port

Any help would be appreciated

 

[MA]

Ok, i found a registry tweak online that has fixed the sound problem (it restored the settings to default) .

But my keyboard is still not working .

 

[Devilfish]

Maybe try using another USB port. Also check Device Manager to see if you have any conflicts with the USB controllers.

 

[MA]

I dont think i explained the keyboard problem correctly. My standard keyboard that plugs into the standard keyboard connection thing at the back of the computer is not working so now i am using another keyboard that works, it's a USB one.

How can i sort out the problem of the original keyboard not working

 

[Dutcho]

So USB one fine but ps2 one not working ? You sure you got it plugged in the right hole

 

[MA]

So USB one fine but ps2 one not working ?

Correct!

You sure you got it plugged in the right hole

Yep, definately sure. It's been there since I got the computer, never been removed since, so it should all be gravy - but it aint Thanks anyways

Any other ideas? Please i really need to get my keyboard working This is a really bad USB keyboard - it has no GB Pound symbol, and the #, @, and " keys are all in different places

 

[Reddevil]

well at a guess i would say yer keyboards is Broken, time to buy a new one, as they do sometimes fail.

 

[MA]

well at a guess i would say yer keyboards is Broken, time to buy a new one, as they do sometimes fail.

Really? I guess i'll have to stick to the USB one until i get a decent one

 

[little_pob]

the #, @, and " keys are all in different places

This can be corrected until you get your new k/board. Go to Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options. On the drop down box, change it to English (United Kingdom). If its not there check for the CABs folder.

 

[Teeny]

Any other ideas? Please i really need to get my keyboard working This is a really bad USB keyboard - it has no GB Pound symbol, and the #, @, and " keys are all in different places

When you say ur keys are all over the place I presume you mean....to access @ you need to use shift and 2 etc...if this is the case then go into control panel click on the keyboard setting and re-do your setup for it. It sounds like it is set up for english/usa rather than english/english.

Hope this helps until you sort another keyboard out.

 

[MA]

Thanks Tina & Little Pob, thats sorted out the key problem

But i still dont know why my old keyboard just suddenly stopped working

 

[billyk]

This may be a stupid suggestion and if so feel free to tell me, but have you tried unplugging the original keyboard then putting it back in while the pc is turned off ? Sounds silly i know but sometimes it does sort this problem.

 

[MA]

This may be a stupid suggestion and if so feel free to tell me, but have you tried unplugging the original keyboard then putting it back in while the pc is turned off ? Sounds silly i know but sometimes it does sort this problem.

No, not at all silly, All ideas are gratefully received .

*Edit*
I cant belive it actually work :O I guess its the simple things in life we forget. Thanks Billy