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Keyboard doesn't work on certain screens

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by arjayem, Nov 20, 2012.

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  1. arjayem Newcomer, in training

    Hi all
    I have just noticed that my keyboard doesn't work on certain screens. Specifically the system restore screen where I have to label the restore point. I cant type anything in. I don't get the blinking cursor in the input box. I get the italic I cursor when I put the arrow cursor in the box but when I left click to anchor the cursor and start typing nothing happens. So maybe a mouse problem too. I noticed it in a software registration window too. Running windows xp sp3. microsoft usb keyboard and a wireless logitech mouse
    Thanks for any help
    arjayem, Nov 20, 2012
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  2. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,339   +132

    Change batteries?
    jobeard, Nov 20, 2012
    #2

  3. treetops TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 1,418   +16

    Try a diff usb port
    treetops, Nov 20, 2012
    #3

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