The computer does not see the keyboard - what should I do?

Every PC user sooner or later faces certain problems. Most often they relate to connected devices. For example, with the failure of the keyboard from work. This phenomenon does not occur very often, but it does occur. Today we'll figure out why the computer does not see the keyboard and mouse. What actions do you need to take to restore the efficiency of these devices? How much of the problem is dangerous for a PC? Answering all these questions, it will be possible to say with certainty that the failure of the keyboard from the work will no longer cause trouble!

Types of devices

First you need to understand that today you can meet several types of devices studied. Depending on the type of keyboard, the algorithm for solving the problem will change.

For today, the following devices are allocated:

• USB-keyboard (wired);
• Wireless models;
• With the PS / 2 socket.

The first two keyboards are universal. They can be connected to any PC and laptop. The last device is considered obsolete. It usually connects to desktop computers.

Causes of problems

The computer does not see the keyboard? Why is this happening? There are quite a lot of reasons for this phenomenon. To foresee them is very problematic.

Nevertheless, among the main causes of the failure studied are:

• Absence / damage of drivers;
• Need to update the keyboard / mouse driver;
• Incompatibility with OS and other connected devices;
• Mechanical damage to the connectors;
• Keyboard failure;
• Damage to the nests;
• Virus infection of the PC.

Further, the algorithms of actions in one or another case will be considered in more detail. How to proceed if the computer does not see the keyboard?

Driver Problems

Let's start with the most common problem - lack, failure or obsolete drivers. It is this software that provides users with a lot of trouble.

You can check the presence of the driver through the device manager. To do this, click on the "My Computer" icon with the right mouse button, then select "Properties" - "Device Manager". Now you need to go to the "Keyboard" item and look at the appeared connected devices.

If there are no keyboards in this window, then the PC does not really see them. Drivers on the computer there. Otherwise, double click on the line with the connected device and go to the "Drivers" section. To update them, the user will have to click on the corresponding button. To implement the idea, you must first connect the Internet.

The computer does not see the keyboard? In this case (if the device is not displayed in the manager), you need to go to the device manufacturer's site, select the keyboard / mouse model there and load the drivers. After that, you should install them by running the downloaded software package. The problem should disappear.

Incompatibility

In some cases, the computer does not see the mouse and keyboard because of their incompatibility. Such situations are rare, but they do occur. It's no secret that all PC devices have their own system requirements. Inconsistency leads them to malfunctioning devices. There is a conflict between the software and the peripheral device, and it is not recognized.

Incompatibility can not be eliminated. The maximum is to change the operating system used or replace an incompatible device. This is the only way to work the mouse and keyboard.

Damage

But that is not all! The computer does not see the keyboard? If the user is sure that the device is compatible with the operating system used, and there are drivers on the PC, you will have to look for the problem elsewhere. For example, in the device itself.

To exclude damage, the user must:

• Check the integrity of the nests;
• Make sure that the cable (if any) is intact;
• Recheck the correct connection of devices.

If any damage is found, you will either have to take the PC and keyboard into repair, or use new connectors to connect, or buy new peripherals. Damage in practice occurs quite often, but it is not difficult to fix them.

Viruses

The computer does not see the keyboard? It is possible that there are some viruses in the operating system. No user is insured against them.

What to do? Necessary:

1. Scan the PC for viruses. This requires an antivirus program. You can pay attention to Dr. Web or NOD32.
2. Scan the computer for spyware. SpyHuter will cope with this task.
3. Try to cure all potentially dangerous objects. This operation is performed by clicking on the "Disinfect" button in the antivirus software.
4. All that could not be treated, you need to delete. To do this, anti-virus and spyware search programs will have separate controls.

Once all these steps are completed, you can restart the PC and monitor what is happening. Most likely, the PC recognizes the mouse and keyboard. If this does not happen, it is recommended to reinstall / update the drivers.

About connection

Many are interested in how to connect the keyboard to the computer. To do this in most cases is easier than it seems. Especially when it comes to wired models.

All actions must be performed when the PC is switched off. Next, the user should simply take the wire from the keyboard and connect it to the corresponding connector. For example, a USB keyboard requires a USB connection. It is very convenient! Similarly, you should deal with devices such as PS / 2.

A few other things have to be done when it comes to wireless devices. In this case, many people are thinking about how to set up the keyboard. Typically, these devices do not require additional configuration, they start working immediately after installing the drivers.

Connecting wireless keyboards and mice is as follows:

1. Insert the battery (batteries) in the device.
2. Connect special receivers to the PC. They need to be connected to the USB-connector.
3. Switch the keyboard switch to the "On" position.
4. Turn on the computer. Activate Bluetooth on it.
5. Wait until the devices are synchronized.

That's all. Now it's clear how to configure the keyboard on the computer with wireless connection. Everything is much simpler than it seems.

conclusions

We figured out why the computer does not see the keyboard. It is worth noting that there are many options for the development of events. The bulk of them comes down to either buying a new device, or reinstalling the drivers. Only in some cases, the failure of the keyboard from work is a sign of serious problems.

Any device has its own service life. And it needs to be considered when connecting to a PC. Usually, wear of keyboards with active use occurs 5 years after their purchase.

With the incompatibility of software with the device faced mainly users of old OS and new devices. Also a similar problem now occurs on computers with Windows 10.