Keyboard won't work

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tried system restore and will not restore, ran norton-nothing, tired
kaspersky and it found backdoor.win32.small.os and packed.win32.polyCrypt.b

oh crap...
now what..
JC

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

> Use System Restore to return your PC to a point a few days before
> your keyboard problems started.
>
>
> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:895A3900-394D-46DC-9B38-A53DC34FD0F6@microsoft.com...
> > ok ive scraped the ps/2 tu usb plug and bought a usb keyboard, plugged it
> > in,
> > and its not working either...
> > now what?
> > JC
> >
> > "Not Me" wrote:
> >
> >> I don't remember ever seeing a PS2 to USB KB converter.
> >> I think I saw one for a mouse, but could never make it work.
> >> I have a drawer full of USB>PS2 converters.
> >> I even have a few old AT style KB to PS2 adapters.
> >> As cheap as keyboards are, having a spare would be a good investment.
> >>
> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> >> news:OdGF5zdvHHA.2040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> > That's what I thought you said, and it's my recollection, though I may
> >> > be
> >> > wrong, that PS/2 converted to USB doesn't often work, whereas USB to
> >> > PS/2
> >> > is OK. While that may be a misconception on my part, it sticks in my
> >> > brain. I would try to at least borrow a USB keyboard to test.
> >> >
> >> > Another thing that occurs to me as a vague possibility is to check to
> >> > make
> >> > sure the PS/2 port isn't somehow disabled in BIOS.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Gary S. Terhune
> >> > MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> > www.grystmill.com
> >> >
> >> > "Gary Walker" <twf@swbell.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:BaCii.349$bz7.324@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net...
> >> >>
> >> >> If I understand correctly, I'm using a keyboard cable(
> >> >> aka db9, db11, etc), connected through a usb converter.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> >> >> news:eNErb5cvHHA.1104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> >>> You got an adapter to convert a PS/2 cable to USB? I don't think it
> >> >>> usually work that way. The other way, yes, but not the way you
> >> >>> describe.
> >> >>> You need a keyboard that has native USB connection.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> --
> >> >>> Gary S. Terhune
> >> >>> MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> >>> www.grystmill.com
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >>> news:5F7AB866-F994-4FA1-8B8F-86F90F69E99C@microsoft.com...
> >> >>>> ok got a usb adapter and plugged it in a usb port, doesnt recognoze
> >> >>>> it?
> >> >>>> keyboard still doesnt work, no keyboard listed in device manager.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> now what?
> >> >>>> JC
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> "Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
> >> >>>>> news:4689deb6$3$246$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
> >> >>>>> > =?Utf-8?B?SkM=?= wrote:
> >> >>>>> >>
> >> >>>>> >> I run windows xp media
> >> >>>>> >> i have a microsoft multimedia keyboard
> >> >>>>> >
> >> >>>>> > Try a ps/2 keyboard.
> >> >>>>> >
> >> >>>>> > --
> >> >>>>> > http://www.bootdisk.com/
> >> >>>>> >
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> Hi Mr. Plato,
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> Did you notice in your wisdom the OP's note, posted six hours
> >> >>>>> before your reply? It read "i think the keyboard i have(microsoft
> >> >>>>> multimedia) is ps/2, it has a round plug with pins."
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
 
On my system (a Gigabyte motherboard), I have to enable support for a
USB keyboard in the bios (same for support for a USB mouse ).
"JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:23CB34FC-7F79-4421-966D-98A78EF95B82@microsoft.com...
| tried system restore and will not restore, ran norton-nothing, tired
| kaspersky and it found backdoor.win32.small.os and
packed.win32.polyCrypt.b
|
| oh crap...
| now what..
| JC
|
| "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
|
| > Use System Restore to return your PC to a point a few days before
| > your keyboard problems started.
| >
| >
| > "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:895A3900-394D-46DC-9B38-A53DC34FD0F6@microsoft.com...
| > > ok ive scraped the ps/2 tu usb plug and bought a usb keyboard,
plugged it
| > > in,
| > > and its not working either...
| > > now what?
| > > JC
| > >
| > > "Not Me" wrote:
| > >
| > >> I don't remember ever seeing a PS2 to USB KB converter.
| > >> I think I saw one for a mouse, but could never make it work.
| > >> I have a drawer full of USB>PS2 converters.
| > >> I even have a few old AT style KB to PS2 adapters.
| > >> As cheap as keyboards are, having a spare would be a good
investment.
| > >>
| > >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
| > >> news:OdGF5zdvHHA.2040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| > >> > That's what I thought you said, and it's my recollection,
though I may
| > >> > be
| > >> > wrong, that PS/2 converted to USB doesn't often work, whereas
USB to
| > >> > PS/2
| > >> > is OK. While that may be a misconception on my part, it sticks
in my
| > >> > brain. I would try to at least borrow a USB keyboard to test.
| > >> >
| > >> > Another thing that occurs to me as a vague possibility is to
check to
| > >> > make
| > >> > sure the PS/2 port isn't somehow disabled in BIOS.
| > >> >
| > >> > --
| > >> > Gary S. Terhune
| > >> > MS-MVP Shell/User
| > >> > www.grystmill.com
| > >> >
| > >> > "Gary Walker" <twf@swbell.net> wrote in message
| > >> > news:BaCii.349$bz7.324@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net...
| > >> >>
| > >> >> If I understand correctly, I'm using a keyboard cable(
| > >> >> aka db9, db11, etc), connected through a usb converter.
| > >> >>
| > >> >>
| > >> >>
| > >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
| > >> >> news:eNErb5cvHHA.1104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
| > >> >>> You got an adapter to convert a PS/2 cable to USB? I don't
think it
| > >> >>> usually work that way. The other way, yes, but not the way
you
| > >> >>> describe.
| > >> >>> You need a keyboard that has native USB connection.
| > >> >>>
| > >> >>> --
| > >> >>> Gary S. Terhune
| > >> >>> MS-MVP Shell/User
| > >> >>> www.grystmill.com
| > >> >>>
| > >> >>> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > >> >>> news:5F7AB866-F994-4FA1-8B8F-86F90F69E99C@microsoft.com...
| > >> >>>> ok got a usb adapter and plugged it in a usb port, doesnt
recognoze
| > >> >>>> it?
| > >> >>>> keyboard still doesnt work, no keyboard listed in device
manager.
| > >> >>>>
| > >> >>>> now what?
| > >> >>>> JC
| > >> >>>>
| > >> >>>> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
| > >> >>>>
| > >> >>>>>
| > >> >>>>> "Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
| > >> >>>>> news:4689deb6$3$246$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
| > >> >>>>> > =?Utf-8?B?SkM=?= wrote:
| > >> >>>>> >>
| > >> >>>>> >> I run windows xp media
| > >> >>>>> >> i have a microsoft multimedia keyboard
| > >> >>>>> >
| > >> >>>>> > Try a ps/2 keyboard.
| > >> >>>>> >
| > >> >>>>> > --
| > >> >>>>> > http://www.bootdisk.com/
| > >> >>>>> >
| > >> >>>>>
| > >> >>>>> Hi Mr. Plato,
| > >> >>>>>
| > >> >>>>> Did you notice in your wisdom the OP's note, posted six
hours
| > >> >>>>> before your reply? It read "i think the keyboard i
have(microsoft
| > >> >>>>> multimedia) is ps/2, it has a round plug with pins."
| > >> >>>>>
| > >> >>>>>
| > >> >>>>>
| > >> >>>
| > >> >>>
| > >> >>
| > >> >>
| > >> >
| > >> >
| > >>
| > >>
| > >>
| >
| >
| >
 
Two options:
a) Check the Kaspersky or any of othe other major anti-virus
sites for removal instructions, or
b) Format and reload.


"JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:23CB34FC-7F79-4421-966D-98A78EF95B82@microsoft.com...
> tried system restore and will not restore, ran norton-nothing, tired
> kaspersky and it found backdoor.win32.small.os and
> packed.win32.polyCrypt.b
>
> oh crap...
> now what..
> JC
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Use System Restore to return your PC to a point a few days before
>> your keyboard problems started.
>>
>>
>> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:895A3900-394D-46DC-9B38-A53DC34FD0F6@microsoft.com...
>> > ok ive scraped the ps/2 tu usb plug and bought a usb keyboard, plugged
>> > it
>> > in,
>> > and its not working either...
>> > now what?
>> > JC
>> >
>> > "Not Me" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I don't remember ever seeing a PS2 to USB KB converter.
>> >> I think I saw one for a mouse, but could never make it work.
>> >> I have a drawer full of USB>PS2 converters.
>> >> I even have a few old AT style KB to PS2 adapters.
>> >> As cheap as keyboards are, having a spare would be a good investment.
>> >>
>> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
>> >> news:OdGF5zdvHHA.2040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> >> > That's what I thought you said, and it's my recollection, though I
>> >> > may
>> >> > be
>> >> > wrong, that PS/2 converted to USB doesn't often work, whereas USB to
>> >> > PS/2
>> >> > is OK. While that may be a misconception on my part, it sticks in my
>> >> > brain. I would try to at least borrow a USB keyboard to test.
>> >> >
>> >> > Another thing that occurs to me as a vague possibility is to check
>> >> > to
>> >> > make
>> >> > sure the PS/2 port isn't somehow disabled in BIOS.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Gary S. Terhune
>> >> > MS-MVP Shell/User
>> >> > www.grystmill.com
>> >> >
>> >> > "Gary Walker" <twf@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> >> > news:BaCii.349$bz7.324@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net...
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If I understand correctly, I'm using a keyboard cable(
>> >> >> aka db9, db11, etc), connected through a usb converter.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:eNErb5cvHHA.1104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> >> >>> You got an adapter to convert a PS/2 cable to USB? I don't think
>> >> >>> it
>> >> >>> usually work that way. The other way, yes, but not the way you
>> >> >>> describe.
>> >> >>> You need a keyboard that has native USB connection.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> --
>> >> >>> Gary S. Terhune
>> >> >>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> >> >>> www.grystmill.com
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> >>> news:5F7AB866-F994-4FA1-8B8F-86F90F69E99C@microsoft.com...
>> >> >>>> ok got a usb adapter and plugged it in a usb port, doesnt
>> >> >>>> recognoze
>> >> >>>> it?
>> >> >>>> keyboard still doesnt work, no keyboard listed in device manager.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> now what?
>> >> >>>> JC
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> "Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
>> >> >>>>> news:4689deb6$3$246$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
>> >> >>>>> > =?Utf-8?B?SkM=?= wrote:
>> >> >>>>> >>
>> >> >>>>> >> I run windows xp media
>> >> >>>>> >> i have a microsoft multimedia keyboard
>> >> >>>>> >
>> >> >>>>> > Try a ps/2 keyboard.
>> >> >>>>> >
>> >> >>>>> > --
>> >> >>>>> > http://www.bootdisk.com/
>> >> >>>>> >
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> Hi Mr. Plato,
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> Did you notice in your wisdom the OP's note, posted six hours
>> >> >>>>> before your reply? It read "i think the keyboard i
>> >> >>>>> have(microsoft
>> >> >>>>> multimedia) is ps/2, it has a round plug with pins."
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
 
Thanks everyone for all your advice and help, I think i am now going to bring
it to a professional as I am now over my head and fed up trying stuff.
Thanks again for taking the time to help me, I really appreciate it.
JC

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

> Two options:
> a) Check the Kaspersky or any of othe other major anti-virus
> sites for removal instructions, or
> b) Format and reload.
>
>
> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:23CB34FC-7F79-4421-966D-98A78EF95B82@microsoft.com...
> > tried system restore and will not restore, ran norton-nothing, tired
> > kaspersky and it found backdoor.win32.small.os and
> > packed.win32.polyCrypt.b
> >
> > oh crap...
> > now what..
> > JC
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> Use System Restore to return your PC to a point a few days before
> >> your keyboard problems started.
> >>
> >>
> >> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:895A3900-394D-46DC-9B38-A53DC34FD0F6@microsoft.com...
> >> > ok ive scraped the ps/2 tu usb plug and bought a usb keyboard, plugged
> >> > it
> >> > in,
> >> > and its not working either...
> >> > now what?
> >> > JC
> >> >
> >> > "Not Me" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I don't remember ever seeing a PS2 to USB KB converter.
> >> >> I think I saw one for a mouse, but could never make it work.
> >> >> I have a drawer full of USB>PS2 converters.
> >> >> I even have a few old AT style KB to PS2 adapters.
> >> >> As cheap as keyboards are, having a spare would be a good investment.
> >> >>
> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> >> >> news:OdGF5zdvHHA.2040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> >> > That's what I thought you said, and it's my recollection, though I
> >> >> > may
> >> >> > be
> >> >> > wrong, that PS/2 converted to USB doesn't often work, whereas USB to
> >> >> > PS/2
> >> >> > is OK. While that may be a misconception on my part, it sticks in my
> >> >> > brain. I would try to at least borrow a USB keyboard to test.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Another thing that occurs to me as a vague possibility is to check
> >> >> > to
> >> >> > make
> >> >> > sure the PS/2 port isn't somehow disabled in BIOS.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Gary S. Terhune
> >> >> > MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> >> > www.grystmill.com
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Gary Walker" <twf@swbell.net> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:BaCii.349$bz7.324@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net...
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> If I understand correctly, I'm using a keyboard cable(
> >> >> >> aka db9, db11, etc), connected through a usb converter.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> >> >> >> news:eNErb5cvHHA.1104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> >> >>> You got an adapter to convert a PS/2 cable to USB? I don't think
> >> >> >>> it
> >> >> >>> usually work that way. The other way, yes, but not the way you
> >> >> >>> describe.
> >> >> >>> You need a keyboard that has native USB connection.
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> --
> >> >> >>> Gary S. Terhune
> >> >> >>> MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> >> >>> www.grystmill.com
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> "JC" <JC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> >>> news:5F7AB866-F994-4FA1-8B8F-86F90F69E99C@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >>>> ok got a usb adapter and plugged it in a usb port, doesnt
> >> >> >>>> recognoze
> >> >> >>>> it?
> >> >> >>>> keyboard still doesnt work, no keyboard listed in device manager.
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> now what?
> >> >> >>>> JC
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> "Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
> >> >> >>>>> news:4689deb6$3$246$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
> >> >> >>>>> > =?Utf-8?B?SkM=?= wrote:
> >> >> >>>>> >>
> >> >> >>>>> >> I run windows xp media
> >> >> >>>>> >> i have a microsoft multimedia keyboard
> >> >> >>>>> >
> >> >> >>>>> > Try a ps/2 keyboard.
> >> >> >>>>> >
> >> >> >>>>> > --
> >> >> >>>>> > http://www.bootdisk.com/
> >> >> >>>>> >
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> Hi Mr. Plato,
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> Did you notice in your wisdom the OP's note, posted six hours
> >> >> >>>>> before your reply? It read "i think the keyboard i
> >> >> >>>>> have(microsoft
> >> >> >>>>> multimedia) is ps/2, it has a round plug with pins."
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
 
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