1. It's a "combo" PS/2 port. It is wired up to support either a mouse or a keyboard when that's plugged directly into the port, or you can use a standard Y cable wiring adapter that has one male PS/2 connector and two PS/2 female connectors, one female connector usually colored lime green to connect aRead more

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    It’s a “combo” PS/2 port. It is wired up to support either a mouse or a keyboard when that’s plugged directly into the port, or you can use a standard Y cable wiring adapter that has one male PS/2 connector and two PS/2 female connectors, one female connector usually colored lime green to connect a mouse to, the other female connector usually colored purple to connect a keyboard to, at the same time. Usually the female connector for the mouse will NOT work with a keyboard and visa versa, but it’s certainly possible for both connectors to support either of them.

    That “combo” PS/2 port was what older laptops had on them rather than two PS/2 ports- apparently some newer desktop mboards have that too.
    If you have problems finding that locally, a place that sells accessories for laptops probably has it.
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    There were a few old desktop mboards that had two PS/2 ports that were both “combo” ports. You could plug a mouse or a keyboard into either port and it would be recognized.

    The mboard / Windows probably can’t support you connecting two mice or two keyboards to such “combo” PS/2 ports and both of them working, but Windows (95 and up) does support you having more than one mouse (PS/2, USB. or Serial) or keyboard (PS/2 or USB) connected if they connect different ways, and you can probably connect more than one USB mouse. (You can only use one mouse or keyboard at a time, but they all work, if enough IRQs for the PS/2 and/or Serial port is [are] available .)

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  2. There are Win7 drivers available at the Genius website.http://global.geniusnet.com/support...https://www.lifewire.com/run-older-...https://www.groovypost.com/howto/ru...

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  3. If the motherboard battery is dead, then CMOS ( BIOS settings ) contents may be lost after you turn the computer off. This could be the reason why you have to get into BIOS and apply BIOS defaults every time you turn your computer on. Actually speaking, BIOS defaults do not need to be set because thRead more

    If the motherboard battery is dead, then CMOS ( BIOS settings ) contents may be lost after you turn the computer off. This could be the reason why you have to get into BIOS and apply BIOS defaults every time you turn your computer on.

    Actually speaking, BIOS defaults do not need to be set because they are already defaults. But once you turn on your computer, BIOS does not recognize the hardware immediately after receiving power. You need to restart once again. This may usually happen if you added more RAM or another hardware. This way you changed the default configuration.

    If your laptop is quite old, then you should contact laptop manufacturer for battery replacement. I believe laptops have motherboard batteries, too.

    CoolGuy

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  4. Hey I had pretty much the same issue. I think the problem is within the router or modem. And you should probably plug most of your ports before connecting to the internet next time. Or get a Mac lol

    Hey I had pretty much the same issue. I think the problem is within the router or modem. And you should probably plug most of your ports before connecting to the internet next time. Or get a Mac lol See less
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  5. Note that there is a difference in behavior between "for (*)" and "for /f ('dir /b')". Namely, the former can lead to a race condition, where you'd end up renaming the files multiple times. As the latter enumerates then acts, the race condition is avoided. If you're having trouble, I suggest a languRead more

    Note that there is a difference in behavior between “for (*)” and “for /f (‘dir /b’)”. Namely, the former can lead to a race condition, where you’d end up renaming the files multiple times. As the latter enumerates then acts, the race condition is avoided. If you’re having trouble, I suggest a language with Unicode support. I think one of the service packs for Win2003 added powershell, so you can either use that, or VBScript. VBScript’s execution is probably the fastest of the 3 Windows native scripting languages.

    How To Ask Questions The Smart Way

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  6. As I read your brief "specs." info above you seem to running XP is 64bit mode?What make and model of KVM are you using…?Are the keyboard/mouse usb or ps2 connection?Just to clarify: you're running one monitor and one keyboard and mouse for two XP computers - via a KVM switch?Which means two monitorRead more

    As I read your brief “specs.” info above you seem to running XP is 64bit mode?

    What make and model of KVM are you using…?

    Are the keyboard/mouse usb or ps2 connection?

    Just to clarify: you’re running one monitor and one keyboard and mouse for two XP computers – via a KVM switch?

    Which means two monitor inputs (one from each PC), one monitor output – to the single monitor; two keyboard and mouse “output” connections (one each to each PC) and one keyboard/mouse “input” connection for the user… and which control whichever pc is selected?

    If you connect each PC in turn to just one of the two sets of PC connections for mouse/keyboard (i.e. use the same, just one, of the PC mouse/keyboard outputs for each PC in turn…) what happens; and if you then repeat both PCs connected to the other/the second set of (output) connections (for mouse/keyboard) what happens?

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  7. http://www.geforce.com/drivers/resu...Try installing the latest driver from the web site. This is the 64 bit version. If you have a different version (32 bit) click the driver tab and search for it.. Good Luck.Just click agree and download for the 64 bit version. Gigabyte may have had outdated driveRead more

    http://www.geforce.com/drivers/resu…

    Try installing the latest driver from the web site. This is the 64 bit version. If you have a different version (32 bit) click the driver tab and search for it.. Good Luck.
    Just click agree and download for the 64 bit version. Gigabyte may have had outdated drivers.

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  8. ... try the Power Options Properties window... Control Panel> Performance and Maintenance> Power Options... For information on any field in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area where you need information..... Posting is pRead more

    … try the Power Options Properties window

    … Control Panel> Performance and Maintenance> Power Options

    … For information on any field in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area where you need information.

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    … Posting is provided “AS IS” with no warranties
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    Grrrr… …im

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  9. Netbooks weren't built for gaming, so it may not run well for long once you get it installed. Netbooks are intended for basic web browsing and office documents (which explains their smaller size and lack of optical drives), so you may be better off getting a laptop, although heat will be an issue onRead more

    Netbooks weren’t built for gaming, so it may not run well for long once you get it installed. Netbooks are intended for basic web browsing and office documents (which explains their smaller size and lack of optical drives), so you may be better off getting a laptop, although heat will be an issue on both when it comes to gaming.

    If you’re going to download it legally online, you’ll have to buy it again. EA Games doesn’t offer it free just because Sims 3 is out.

    You could consider buying an external CD/DVD drive that plugs into a USB port on your Netbook. http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCate…

    After installed, you could download a legal “No-CD” patch from http://www.gamecopyworld.com/
    They aren’t always perfect, but worth a shot. Some patches I’ve tried didn’t include game music or allow multi-player, but others worked fine. I downloaded the No-CD patch for Sims 2 Open For Business and it works flawlessly.

    Apologies if I don’t respond to your reply immediately. I don’t check this site daily, but you’re welcome to PM me as a reminder.

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  10. .... or hold the Windows key and then press the R key. This will produce the Run box. In there, type dxdiag then hit Enter. Wait a few seconds and the program will start.Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanksmessage edited by Derek

    …. or hold the Windows key and then press the R key. This will produce the Run box. In there, type dxdiag then hit Enter. Wait a few seconds and the program will start.

    Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks

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