Check in Control Palel under Power Settings for the devices and see whether
they are set for hibernation after x amount of time.
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David Nimon
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"Billm" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a new computer working with XP Home Edition.
> Cordless Mouse and Keyboard - PS/2 connections. Both have
> to be manually triggered at startup and then again after
> periods of inactivity. Both items work after being re-
> set but it is a pain having to do this so often. Help!!
>