My keyboard and trackpad mysteriously stopped working in Windows 7 Professional.

This has happened many times, and every time I have to resort to re-installing windows; I want to avoid this hassle.  This usually occurs after an update or forced reboot. 

Related to the keyboard and mouse or trackpad not working, I've found of late that the whole lot freeze up and that wretched spinning timer takes over ad infinitum. Only way out is to hold pwr button the customary 6-8 seconds, then re-start with pwr/option.
Problem could be related to (Apple) upgrades as it's after a new one that this problem creeps in.
Makes me want to either revert to Factory settings or, Heaven forbid, give this MacBook Pro the float test and go back to Microsoft or even dig out the old steam typewriter.
The latter may be the best option - my life has definitely NOT improved since I invested in this heap of junk and the almost daily offerings of wonderful software by Apple are now set up for Spam, they're such a waste of time...
So, that's my Sunday moan.
If I leave this thing alone while I make a cup of tea I'll find it frozen again by the time I come back - any help on this from anyone??? (Steam being a bit pricey these days)
Tamji

Similar Messages

  • Keyboard and trackpad have stopped working

    Hi there
    My girlfriend and I have 3 yr old MBP's and her keyboard and trackpad have stopped working. She can plug in an external USB mouse and it moves around, but she can't type her password into the log in. hence she's stuck.
    We have tried powering down and up 3 times, even taken out the battery.
    Can anyone suggest help?
    Thanks Rob

    She needs a new top case. On older systems, the keyboard, trackpad, and even power button are all controlled via a single cable. Odds are, if you wait long enough, the power button will stop working too.
    I'd estimate the repair cost at probably around $250-$300, so she might just want to be looking for a new laptop. You can also hit ebay and craigslist to see what you can find, just be careful with the screws for the top case. You get the wrong screw in a couple of the holes, they will never come back out until you break something.

  • Keyboard and Trackpad just stopped working completely

    Hi, I'm on a MBP 2.4 GHz running 10.4.11. Beginning yesterday my keyboard and mouse completely stopped working. This happened twice. The first time I got them working again with a hard shut down, the second time I got them working by closing the screen, putting the computer in standby. When I opened the thing back up, everythign was working.
    Today, though, when the keyboard and trackpad quit, I've been unable to get them working again.
    My problem is similar to the ones experienced here by MBP 2.4 and MB Air owners:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7194888
    With the difference being that I'm on Tiger, not Leopard and I can't get the key or pad to respond at all. The solutions offered at that thread don't work for me.
    I've plugged in an external keyboard and mouse and those work fine.
    Any help you can offer is appreciated.
    Luke Baumgarten

    Related to the keyboard and mouse or trackpad not working, I've found of late that the whole lot freeze up and that wretched spinning timer takes over ad infinitum. Only way out is to hold pwr button the customary 6-8 seconds, then re-start with pwr/option.
    Problem could be related to (Apple) upgrades as it's after a new one that this problem creeps in.
    Makes me want to either revert to Factory settings or, Heaven forbid, give this MacBook Pro the float test and go back to Microsoft or even dig out the old steam typewriter.
    The latter may be the best option - my life has definitely NOT improved since I invested in this heap of junk and the almost daily offerings of wonderful software by Apple are now set up for Spam, they're such a waste of time...
    So, that's my Sunday moan.
    If I leave this thing alone while I make a cup of tea I'll find it frozen again by the time I come back - any help on this from anyone??? (Steam being a bit pricey these days)
    Tamji

  • Keyboard and trackpad does not work.

    Hey guys~
    I have the late 2009 Unibody Macbook Pro and just yesterday both my keyboard and trackpad have stopped working. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and know of a solution. I made upgrades to the macbook (added more memory and a better HD) but that was back 9 months ago. Ive tried reseting the PRAM but I can't because the keyboard just doesnt work at all. I had to run out and buy a temporary external keyboard to plug into the USB. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    I forgot to mention that my power button did work but everything else, keyboard and trackpad, didn't! Anyway, I shutdown my laptop, slept, and turned it back (in hopes that it might work instead of restarting it like before). Now my keyboard and trackpad works! Thank goodness! I was about to go to the Apple store upset too! 

  • My macbook pro mid 2009 keyboard and trackpad is not working.

    My macbook pro mid 2009 keyboard and trackpad is not working. it was working perfectly fine a week ago and it stopped. i tried using a external wireless mouse and keyboard but only the mouse will work!! They keyboard lights up when it is booting up but when i try to sign in, nothing types or the mouse wont work. i am fine if the mouse doesnt work because i can use an external one but can someone please help me?!

    The best option is an appointment at an Apple store genius bar and have the technicians diagnose the problem.
    Ciao.

  • Keyboard and trackpad are not working, Keyboard and trackpad are not working

    I'm using MBP 15" late 2008 with Maverick OS. A couple of days ago, the internal keyboard and trackpad are not working at all. I did all the troubleshooting. I even reformat it; installing the snow leopard and re-installing the maverick but no good result. I believe there's no problem with my keyboard because i can still do PRAM on my lappy. Everytime i'm booting up my MBP, it always looking for bluetooth trackpad and keyboard. I have not used those bluetooth peripherals from day 1 i've started using MBP. I just read on the internet about the same problem has happened on MBP 13" retina and APPLE fixed it by updating the software. I wish Apple will also do something for the old MBP to fix the intermal keyboard and trackpad problem.

    Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    Choose the method for:
    "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".

  • My Keyboard and trackpad aren't working.

    I recently restarted my MacBook and when it restarted and booted up the keyboard and trackpad won't work. I have restarted my computer since then and nothing. I took out the battery and unplugged it and rebooted it and still it won't work. The only button that works is the power button. I tried to put in my install discs and I can't choose to restore because the trackpad won't work...

    I am currently having this same issue. What can I do to fix this??? Brand new macbook unibody.

  • After update, keyboard and trackpad does not work on MBA but wireless mouse works. I don't use a wireless keyboard. Stuck at login because need to enter pw. Anyone have this issue? Please help!

    My Macbook Air (13", mid 2011) right after I did the Maverick OS update. My keyboard on Macbook Air is not working and it says "There isn't a keyboard connected" (Bluetooth Keyboard Setup). I do not use a wireless keyboard. Apparently my bluetooth works because my wireless mouse works. I am currently stuck at my login screen not being able to get in because I can't even enter my password. I am, however, able to login as guests and get to the Keyboard viewer to type things with my wireless mouse. I really need my keyboard to work to use for my job. I need help please!

    I forgot to mention that my power button did work but everything else, keyboard and trackpad, didn't! Anyway, I shutdown my laptop, slept, and turned it back (in hopes that it might work instead of restarting it like before). Now my keyboard and trackpad works! Thank goodness! I was about to go to the Apple store upset too! 

  • My Macbook pro keyboard and trackpad do not work

    There is no water damage. So please, do not say this may be the problem. My mac is only around 2 months old. I was using my keyboard and trackpad fine, when i looked away, and when i looked back nothing worked at all. No keys, nor the trackpad work. Please if someone knows a known issue, please bring it to my attention. Thanks!

    There is no water damage. So please, do not say this may be the problem. My mac is only around 2 months old. I was using my keyboard and trackpad fine, when i looked away, and when i looked back nothing worked at all. No keys, nor the trackpad work. Please if someone knows a known issue, please bring it to my attention. Thanks!

  • Yoga Keyboard and touch pad stop working...

    I just received my new Yoga and have noticed a very annoying glitch.  The keyboard and touchpad stop working and the only way to get them back is by closing the lid and opening it again.  It seems to do it when I use the touchscreen while in the "laptop" position.   Any suggestions?  I am curious if it is a defect or if I am turning them off some how.
    Help!

    Has anyone ever had their keyboard and touchpad randomly become unresponsive?  I've had the machine for two days now without issue.  In the last hour though this has happened three times.  Putting the machine to sleep using the power button and waking it back up brings them back to life.  Is this a driver issue, or?  When this happens the touchscreen still operates normally.

  • Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse sometimes stop Working

    I'm having an issue with my computer, it is a new build on a MSI 890FXA-GD65 motherboard. Sometimes randomly while i play a game, my monitor goes to sleep and wont wake up (monitor is connected via VGA port to my Radeon HD 5670 GPU), my keyboard and mouse turn off(both usb, mouse is Logitech, the red light on the bottom turns off), the computer still runs all the lights are on. Also, the front panel reset and power buttons wont work, the only way to shut it off is by the power switch on my power supply. Any ideas as to what might be the problem?

    Quote from: Svet on 21-July-11, 03:02:11
    Run CPU-Z http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/cpu-z/1.58-setup-en.exe
    and show screenshots from memory and spd pages
    Quote from: romie_rome on 29-July-11, 10:09:27
    It was set to 1333 by default, everything in BIOS regarding memory is on auto.
    By romie_rome at 2011-07-28
    By romie_rome at 2011-07-28
    Switch command rate to 2T in BIOS Setup,
    then retest

  • The keyboard and the TouchPad stopped working!

    I've tried everything! In the bios setup (f2) the keyboard works! I tested the keyboard and touchpad using the rescue and recovery CD and functioned! Is not a physical problem because I put a HD from another T61 and both peripherals are working again! So I think the problem is in the operating system Vista 32bits. Has anyone experienced this? thank you
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    Hi, Rabbitvix
    I haven't experienced this issue, but the fact that the keyboard works in BIOS but not in the OS indicates a software issue, not hardware. I would recommend booting the machine in Safe Mode to see if this helps. If the TouchPad and the keyboard resume functioning in Safe Mode, then we may be able to solve this issue by removing a driver.
    To boot into Safe Mode in Windows Vista:
    Start the computer from cold boot.
    When the splash screen appears (says "Lenovo) being tapping F8 repeatedly.
    Continue tapping F8 until a menu appears.
    Select Safe Mode.
    Hit Enter.
    The computer should now boot to Safe Mode.
    Also, one final question: If you plug in an external mouse, does this function well, or does it experience problems as well?
    Best of luck,
    Adam
    Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
    If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution!" This will help the rest of the community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.

  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse suddenly stop working

    This problem only started happening today (it occurred twice). My keyboard and mouse suddenly become unresponsive after a few hours of use, yet everything else seems to be working (video kept playing). I plugged in a USB mouse and it worked fine, so I could reboot.

    Sorry, just noticed the problem is already being discussed in another thread: http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=43932

  • Keyboard and mouse won't work while Windows is loading

    I have mentioned this in another thread in a different section but thought I would post specifically about it here because I do need to find a solution.
    I get no response from my keyboard and mouse (both USB wired, the originals that came with the iMac) as soon as XP starts to load. This means that I cannot e.g. enter Safe Mode because pressing F8 gets no response. Both work fine before Windows starts to load because I can choose to boot from either Windows or OSX by holding down Option as the computer starts up. Also, if I keep pressing F8 immediately after choosing Windows I do sometimes get to the screen which should let me choose Safe Mode but then I can't do anything once there because there's no response from keys or mouse. If I leave it til the screen that says to press F8, it is too late because there's just no response from anything. Once Windows is up and running, all works perfectly.
    Anyone got any idea why this is happening and how to fix it?
    Thanks.

    Hi!
    I suffered this problem time and time again, I kept on pairing/un-pairing/re-pairing etc. and then for no reason at all it suddenly worked. What happened I do not know. Be patient. First off use a wired keyboard and wireless mouse and if that works stay with it for a while. Then try both wireless. I found my mouse was more temperamental than the keyboard. You may have to try wireless keyboard and wired mouse (USB into the computer direct).
    Good luck let me know how it goes.

  • Keyboard and trackpad doesn't work - in a weird way!

    All of a sudden, while browsing, my trackpad started to act as if I was right-clicking. And when two-finger scrolling it zooms.
    When using the keyboard I get error sound and otherwise no reponse.
    I have tried to plug in an external mouse, and it behaves exactly the same way as the trackpad, including the zooming instead of scrolling.
    I haven t tried ext keyboard yet.
    I have restarted several times. Cannot get into the machine since I cannot enter the code because of the keyboard error. Although At one point that part suddently worked, and I was in. But the problems are still the same. Right now I am back to not being able to enter my entry code.
    Very strange I think. Anyone experienced this?

    Make sure your trackpad is clean and no keys are sticking. Restart doing a
    PRAM RESET
    Zap the PRAM
    Shut down the computer.
    Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
    Turn on the computer.
    Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
    Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
    Release the keys.

Maybe you are looking for

  • SQL*Plus - how to suppress the SQL in a spool file

    This is my SQL*Plus script. I thought I had solved the problem, but it is back now and I don't know what I am missing. But I don't want the query at the top of the file. SET SERVEROUTPUT ON SET MARKUP HTML ON -SILENT SET ECHO OFF SET PAGESIZE 33 SET

  • Odd superscript/subscript behavior

    Hi all I wanted to format a subscript character in Pages today, but both subscript and superscript were grayed out in the tool bar and also in the menu (Format>Baseline). however, the keyboard shortcut "Control - Command- -" worked fine. Can anyone e

  • Using Catalyst 3550 Switch with Linksys Home Router and Cable Internet

    I've about pulled what little hair I have out of my head on this one, and need some configuration help. I have a Cisco Catalyst 3550 switch with five Windows 7 desktops, an Avaya PBX and five Avaya IP phones attached.  All of these devices are on a 1

  • Command to block a port in Vlan

    I have 3 switches interconnecting to each other. A PC in switch A wishes to ping to PC on Switch C. There are 2 paths leading to it, what command can i use to block one of the port so that there is only one path? Is it setting one of the switch as ro

  • HT4527 the import button isnt showing up at the bottom, what do i do now??

    I am trying to share my itunes from my home computer to my laptop. i went through all the steps in home sharing but got stuck on number 11. i selected all my songs but at the bottom there is no button that says import. Please help.