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| Thread ID: 54529 | 2005-02-14 21:55:00 | PC dropping USB keyboard and mouse connections | JasonEdward (7129) | Press F1 |
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| 325097 | 2005-02-14 21:55:00 | Hmmm...another wee problem for you experts out there. When I boot up, or if I leave my PC on for an hour or so unused (XP Home/MS Office) when I come back the PC won't see my USB mouse and keyboard and I have to reconnect them to fix it. I thought the problem was due to a Windows hiccup on old PC, but my new one is just the same. Can ya help please? Oh, great, I knew one of you would have the fix... :-) Cheers JE |
JasonEdward (7129) | ||
| 325098 | 2005-02-14 22:02:00 | It could be coz with XP under the USB hub entries (power management tab), in device manager, has an option in it, which is ticked, saying allow the computer to turn this device off to save power . . . That maybe one reason why USB devices turn off occassionally . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 325099 | 2005-02-14 22:12:00 | I've seen this problem a few times, mainly with USB mice, and changing to a new mouse fixed the problem. Are you using the same keyboard and mouse from the old PC that had the same problem? |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 325100 | 2005-02-15 03:02:00 | Yeah same mouse and keyboard - I've followed the previous posts advice re device manager settings and I'll see what happens . Thanks for your efforts . |
JasonEdward (7129) | ||
| 325101 | 2005-02-15 03:15:00 | Cheers Speedy, Sounds like could be the answer. I've given that a shot. Does the shut-down happen even when working with AC power? Y'know I reckon MS should have a map like websiotes do for easy navigation through windows, with a description in each for each window/tab explaining what it does and whether only experts should play with it. Speedy, It looks to me like you've given a s--t-load of good advice to a helluvalotta people. Keep up the top work, mate, but try to stay off the P - :-) I hear bad bad things about it :-( and you're too useful to lose... Cheers JE |
JasonEdward (7129) | ||
| 325102 | 2005-02-15 03:56:00 | Thanx for the compliment Jason :) Umm yup I would say as long as that option is ticked it applies to AC and laptops most probably . Under the USB hub . This prob happens to me not a lot, but the light on this optical USB mouse likes going off, when it feels like it! Yup there's quite a few hidden things ppl dont know in XP! Hopefully my answer has solved your prob! |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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