Hi, I'm having trouble with a keyboard not being detected on an older pc...it just happened one day, didn't do anything WRONG with it...

I don't know what to do, so far I've tested a few working keyboard, they all gave me the same error...
I'm guessing it's hardware related, but not very sure...
Any suggestions?

Thx in advance....Koen:

Is it a PS/2 keyboard (with a small, round connector with six pins) or a USB keyboard (with a rectangular connector)?

What operating system is being used?

DocIt's an OLD round connector, used on an old pc, not the newer ones or the usb connectors...
And Windows95 is installed...
Koen:

The keyboard controller is dead.  You will most likely have to replace the motherboard, or buy an upgrade to WINDOWS 98 on Amazon.com or eBay.com and purchase a USB expansion card and a USB keyboard.

It may be worthwhile to purchase a used computer with Windows 98 already installed (just be sure you get the Windows 98 CD with the purchase). Check with a local computer repair shop.  Make sure they back up the purchase with some kind of warranty.

Ask the computer shop about installing your current hard drive as a slave in the new computer so you may still get to all your My Documents files, etc.

BTW: Never unplug or plug in the keyboard while the computer is on (unless, of course, it is a USB keyboard).

Best regards,
DocOk, thank you very much, I'll just use another motherboard, I've still got some lying around here, and will use all the rest and throw the motherboard away...

Thank you very much, now I at least know what the exact problem is...

Thanks...Koen:

I probably don't have to tell you this, but you will have to reinstall Windows after replacing the motherboard.

Blessings to you,
Doc