Keyboard not listed in device manager

[Guest]

Hi I am having a problem with a standard 101-102 keyboard on XP pro the
keyboard works fine in BIOS but when the system loads the keyboard is locked
cannot even turn off caps lock the keyboard icon is present in control panel
but no driver or keyboard is listed in the hardware tab of the Keyboard
properties box.
There is also no keyboard device listed in device manager the Keyboard is
connected by PS2 port and works fine on another comp I have got a HID
compiant mouse installed whis is working fine Help Please

 

[Guest]

Try running the add hardware wizard:
Start
Control Panel
Printers and Other hardware
click Add Hardware under "See Also" at the left

 

[Guest]

i had the same problem with an emachine desktop at work, took it in for
warranty service and it was the keyboard port on the motherboard. have you
tried a different keyboard ( even though the kb works on a different computer
)?

 

[Guest]

Hi Tried that comes back with no new hardware found

 

[Guest]

Hi yes have tried another keyboard but still the same I beleive it to be a
software issue as both keyboards work in bios but as soon as XP loads no
keyboard not even listed in device manager

 

[Guest]

exactly. my comp. from work was sent back to the mfg. for diagnostic service,
and they had to replace the motherboard. sounded strange to me too, but thats
what they did. the kb would work in bios, and if i booted to a dos prompt,
but when i booted to windows, nothing. if your comp. is under warranty, take
it in for service. even if its not. otherwise, you are going to end up doing
the same thing i did....stress out for days, then reinstall windows and have
the same problem afterwards.