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  1. 18 Jul 2009 #1


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    keyboard driver corrupt or missing.

    Hi all
    my freinds keyboard stopped working all of a sudden and when i looked at it, it said missing or corrupt driver.
    so i downloaded a driver on my pc put it onto disc and went into device manager on my friends pc to update driver in keyboard, but when i tryed to go into device manager it asked my for a password first..my freind gave me the password but of course i cannot type it in as the keyboard does not work.
    how can i get around this problem?

    Thanks and hoping.


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  2. 18 Jul 2009 #2
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    Re: keyboard driver corrupt or missing.

    Hello gymrat,
    Try unplugging the keyboard, boot PC, when it's booted plug the keyboard back in, put it in a different USB port. Windows should re-install the generic driver.
    Good luck and post your results, thanks.

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  3. 19 Jul 2009 #3


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    Re: keyboard driver corrupt or missing.

    sorry i forgot to say it's a standard ps/2 connection not usb i have tryed to borrow a usb k/board to try it but none of my friends has one, only ps/2.

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  4. 19 Jul 2009 #4
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    Re: keyboard driver corrupt or missing.

    it is possible for a few coins to get a PS2 to USB adaptor from most local pc or hardware shops or in failing and waiting you can get one from ebay or amazon
    USB to 2 x PS2 Convertor: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
    PS2 KEYBOARD MOUSE TO USB PORT CONVERTER ADAPTER FOR PC on eBay (end time 21-Jul-09 10:01:17 BST)

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  5. 19 Jul 2009 #5


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    Re: keyboard driver corrupt or missing.

    thanks for the help but i have just fixed it..what i did was in control panel i used the online keyboard i think it's called, and used that to enter the password that was stopping me re-installing the driver i needed.
    Thanks both.

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  6. 19 Jul 2009 #6
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    Re: keyboard driver corrupt or missing.

    LOL, i was just going to suggest using the on screen keyboard.
    Glad you got it fixed, good luck.

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