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Computer Help and Support

rgbecker

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4. Thanks. See above about USB keyboard attempt. Nothing.

Reply to Hugh_Lebowski (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 11, 2021, 02:22 PM

Dec 2021

Recovery "Disc" made years ago when first got computer as advised by instructions.
Will see if BIOs can be made to look at it first before harddrive.

Was thinking of trying HD with my USB adapter in other computer to get my most needed files off safely.

Thanks for your help.

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Help...Dell Inspiron 15 3000 troubles. Windows 10. 2017 [View all] rgbecker Dec 2021 OP

Try booting w another keyboard inserted. Maybe a driver for the internal keyboard is somehow hosed? FreepFryer Dec 2021 #1

Thanks, tried it with USB keyboard attached. Nothing. rgbecker Dec 2021 #3

Yes ... 'another keyboard' is a logical starting point Hugh_Lebowski Dec 2021 #2

Thanks. See above about USB keyboard attempt. Nothing. rgbecker Dec 2021 #4

Is there a way in/on Windows 10 that a keyboard can be locked up? rgbecker Dec 2021 #5

Found this. usonian Dec 2021 #6