Problems with my keyboard in Windows XP

On 2002-10-16 16:55, vanir wrote:

I used to have Windows 98. Now I have a new CPU running Windows XP and I have problems with my keyboard... snip





People sometimes confuse *CPU* and *computer*. If only the CPU and operating system were changed, have all the appropriate changes been made in your computer\'s setup (BIOS)? Depending on the age of your system board, there may be a setting for the PS/2 keyboard connection that should be changed.



To clarify, the CPU sits on the system board in your computer.



If you actually changed to a new computer, that is running Windows XP, I would imagine that all the appropriate settings are selected by default, in which case you do not need to enter setup.



FWIW,

Karin Adamczyk ▲ Collapse

On 2002-10-17 16:29, vanir wrote:

I think you are right. How can I change the setup?





You will need to check the documentation supplied with your computer. Setup is pretty similar from one system to the next, but you really should know what you are doing before you try this. You may make changes that could result in your computer not starting or not running properly.



The safest thing to do is not to change anything except the element that is specifically causing a problem.



Your documentation should tell you what the default setting is and what options are available.



HTH,

Karin ▲ Collapse

On 2002-10-17 17:08, vanir wrote:

I\'ve tried changing the language settings but it doesn\'t work. The keyboard provided with the CPU (I bought a CPU with a mouse and a keyboard) is working properly but not the keyboard I had before (which is much better). I\'ll see what I can do. Otherwise, I\'ll have to settle for the new keyboard...

Thanks anyway





Now I\'m sure you bought a computer, not a CPU because I am pretty sure you would not buy a new keyboard unless there was something wrong with the old one. Computers are usually sold *with* a keyboard and mouse.



A CPU is a chip about 2\"x2\" and sits on the system board. CPU is short for central processing unit. They are manufactured by Intel, AMD and others.



The computer is the box that contains the system board, CPU, cards, memory, etc.



Given that you bought a computer with a keyboard and mouse, the computer (or system) was surely configured to work with the keyboard and you should not enter setup to make changes.



You need to make the changes in Windows (regional settings, keyboard, language settings).



HTH,

Karin ▲ Collapse

On 2002-10-17 19:44, vanir wrote:

I\'ve always thought that the CPU was the whole \"box\" as you call it.

Thanks,

Vanina





Many people do think the CPU is the whole box. I have come across this many times and that\'s why I brought it up and described the CPU.



It is important to use the right term when you ask for help because it can make a big difference to those who are looking for answers to your problem (especially if you contact manufacturers for help).



Take care,

Karin ▲ Collapse