Windows 10: why can I not connect ps2 keyboard via USB?

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  1. JAMES LIEVRE
    James Lievre Win User

    why can I not connect ps2 keyboard via USB?


    can not connect ps2 keyboard via USB. system will not recognize the keyboard

    :)
     
    James Lievre, Jan 23, 2023
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  2. LOOFER
    Loofer Win User

    PS2 connections stopped working

    My PC is running on W10 and has been serviced using USB keyboard and mouse. Since then my PS2 connections are not working anymore. I have already tried some suggestions posted here but nothing works so far.... How can I fix this?
     
    Loofer, Jan 23, 2023
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  3. ALIIKHAN
    aliikhan Win User
    Need help in connecting PS2 Keyboards on Windows 10

    I have tried all the steps below and it still doesn't allow me to connect the PS2 keyboard

    Can you please have Microsoft representative remote log into my laptop and fix the issue that I'm facing. Thank you

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    Method 4:

    1. Open Regedit.
    2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > i8042prt
    3. Set the default value for "Start" to 1.
    4. Restart your machine
     
    aliikhan, Jan 23, 2023
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  4. HAPPYALIEN
    HappyAlien Win User

    why can I not connect ps2 keyboard via USB?

    Multimedia keyboard 1.0a PS2 to USB adaptor

    Any ideas where I can obtain a PS2 to USB male adaptor?

    we bought a new PC but no PS2 keyboard plug-in.
     
    HappyAlien, Jan 23, 2023
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