Microsoft Internet Keyboard stops working when loading Windows XP when!
My wired Microsoft Internet Keyboard works fine most of the time. Every now and then, however, when I load Windows, the lights go out on the keyboard and it no longer responds. To fix this, I have to uninstall it in the Device Manager, then restart. Then, the keyboard works fine.
I have installed Intellitype Pro and a Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 with Intellipoint. Oddly, in the Device Manager, there are two keyboard drivers display - one for a standard Microsoft PS/2 keyboard and the other for a Microsoft USB dual receiver wireless keyboard (that I never installed). Can someone tell me how to solve this problem continuously please?
What happens if you disable "Microsoft USB double receiver Wireless Keyboard?
If you've never tried, simply, right click, click on disable and try a reboot.
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I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing and will certainly help you in the right direction to solve the problem. However, I would be grateful if you could answer a few questions to refine the question in order to provide you with better assistance.
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