I have 2x 32Bit PCs x XP. Have two newly bought keyboards 1 x microsoft & 1x logitech basic cord keyboards. Neither keyboard on either machine are detected by the PCs. Current keyboards are still working. I've tried sw/off- plug in KB- sw/on, AND Sw off/sw on & then plug in KB. Both methods no response. These are basic cord keyboards no software supplied nor there should be. Apart from gremlins, what's going on & what do I do to activate them? They both cannot be faulty. I'm sure if I take them back to the shop he'll plug 'em in & they'll work. Appreciate some feedback AaLF.
What type of connector is the new keyboard and mouse USB or PS/2? What type connector is the old keyboard and mouse USB or PS/2?
I bet that the new ones are USB. If that's true, and you're using front USB ports, try back ones (and vice versa).
Thanks guys. Its a PS/2 usb issue. Pity though. The new KBs wont respond to the PS/2 with USB converters but the old keyboard does.