Wireless Keyboard suddenly stopped working! help!!

Hi.
iMac i7 10.6.6 ..
my wireless keyboard is not discovered by my iMac.
When i press the on/off button on the keyboard, i get a steady green light for 2 seconds, and then it goes away and doesn't start blinking
changed the batteries with no change!
I was able to pair a temporarily keyboard to my imac, and magic mouse is working fine.
any suggestions?..
thanks,
mo7sen

yep I had this happen. I gather you fixed it or nothing would be typing hey.
I forced quit and then restarted and still not working.
Half way through repairing permissions it worked.
Love esther

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Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
I understand that your wireless keyboard is not working and you are looking for assistance. I am providing you with an HP Support document: Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting, which will walk you through the troubleshooting process for your wireless keyboard.
Now if this does not work and you have to replace the keyboard do not fear you can replace the keyboard and the dongle without using another USB port as the one that is in can be replaced. I would be happy to assist you further and/or walk you through changing out the dongle from a new wireless keyboard, but first I would encourage you to post your product number for your computer. I am linking an HP Support document below that will show you how to find your product number. As well, if you could indicate which operating system you are using. And whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit as with this and the product number I can provide you with accurate information.
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