Vista and Microsoft Natural Keyboard compatability

[Don Pullem]

I have a MS Natural Keyboard, it probably 5 or 6 years old, it use a PS2
port. I'm running XP Home Edition. It fits into an under desktop Pengo
Computer Accessories molded tray. I would hate to have to change it. When I
run the Vista compatibility utility it doesn't list the keyboard. I'm
getting a new puter with Vista on it. I was wondering if anybody had one
of the older Natural Keyboards on a Vista machine? If so, any problems?

The MS site doesn't list my keyboard on their Vista compatible hardware
list.

Don

 

[Guest]

You will not be able to use it with the new computer. Not just because of
Vista. There are no PS2 connectors on new computers and usb to ps2 converters
will not work. I have a natural kb that's great and inexpensive: MS Natural
KB 4000. Time to upgrade!

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM]

You will not be able to use it with the new computer. Not just because of
Vista. There are no PS2 connectors on new computers and usb to ps2
converters
will not work. I have a natural kb that's great and inexpensive: MS
Natural
KB 4000. Time to upgrade!

That's rather a broad statement. Both of my Vista machines have PS2
connectors and one has a natural keyboard attached to a PS2 connector and
working well. I can't confirm that Don's will work as mine is only a year
old and there have been quite a few models over the years.

 

[Mike Hall MVP]

Don

Do not buy any old PS/2 to USB connector.. get one that is specifically for
a keyboard.. I think that they are maybe $15 from places like Tiger Direct..

I have a MS Natural Keyboard, it probably 5 or 6 years old, it use a PS2
port. I'm running XP Home Edition. It fits into an under desktop Pengo
Computer Accessories molded tray. I would hate to have to change it. When
I run the Vista compatibility utility it doesn't list the keyboard. I'm
getting a new puter with Vista on it. I was wondering if anybody had one
of the older Natural Keyboards on a Vista machine? If so, any problems?

The MS site doesn't list my keyboard on their Vista compatible hardware
list.

Don

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Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Ludwig]

Take a look thru this and maybe you need new drivers.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/default.mspx

 

[John Barnes]

I also have a PS2 connected keyboard USB pass-thru to 2 USB plugs (old
Internet Plus) and it works very well in Vista (both 64 and 86). Mine is at
least 7 years old.

 

[Don Pullem]

Sounds like I might luck out. The Velocity Micro computer I'm getting does
have a PS2 connector, so that's not a problem. The main reason I don't
want to replace it is the Pengo tray it fits in is made specifically for the
model keyboard I have. The later model Natural Keyboards won't fit in the
molded tray.

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it.

Don

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM]

Take a look thru this and maybe you need new drivers.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/default.mspx

Why would I be interested in new drivers when it works fine? I don't fix
what ain't broke, especially when it comes to drivers.

 

[Lang Murphy]

Maybe -some- ps2 to usb converters don't work (assume that's what you meant
when you wrote usb to ps2 converters) but I'm using a Natural Keyboard here
going through an 8 port KVM into a ps2 to usb converter into a Dell GX620
that doesn't have any ps2 ports and it's working fine.

Lang

 

[Guest]

Utter and Total CRAP.
ALL new Dell tower computers come with PS2 ports to free up USBs for other
peripherals

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have a MS Natural Keyboard, it probably 5 or 6 years old, it use a PS2
port. I'm running XP Home Edition. It fits into an under desktop Pengo
Computer Accessories molded tray. I would hate to have to change it. When I
run the Vista compatibility utility it doesn't list the keyboard. I'm
getting a new puter with Vista on it. I was wondering if anybody had one
of the older Natural Keyboards on a Vista machine?

Yes, I did.

If so, any problems?

None, whatsoever.


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Bruce Chambers

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