Keyboard and Mouse Issues

Question

I have XPS 400 running Media Center 2005.  I have a Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0 and none of my hotkeys work:  i.e. volume, internet, email, favorites, etc at the top of the keyboard.  The IR receiver for the set has a USB for the mouse and PS/2 for the keyboard.  Since XPS doesn't have PS/2 connections, I bought a PS/2 to USB adapter.  The updated software is installed from Microsoft and they both work, but not the hotkeys.  This configuration worked on my Dimension 8100.  Any suggestions?   USB Mouse connector - PS/2 connector - USB adapter PS/2 Keyboard - PS/2 connector - USB adapter   Thank you.

VinnieThePoo · Answer

I have the same configuration only I am using the Logitec keyboard and mouse and it is all working fine... Vinnie

rwinegar · Answer

Look in msconfig startup.  I believe something may be turned off in there.

MarkASparks · Answer

Hey navstay,   I have the exact same setup on my new XPS 400 and have been using the hot keys without any problems at all, one thing-----on connections, I didn't connect the PS/2 for the keyboard just the one USB and all works fine.   I have another system built for studio / music editing and I configured it the same way, so far no problems at all.   be sure and keep check on battery levels?

navstang · Answer

Thanks to you all.  I took off the adapter and just plugged the USB part of the IR device and all works fine.

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