I recently spilled some water on my laptop (very clever, I know) and now a couple of the keys don't work. Thing is, one of those keys is necessary to type my password.
As such, I can't log in to my keyboard to even re-map the keys. My question is if I buy a USB keyboard, will I be able to use it instantly to type my password or will it require some sort of installation beyond the initial password screen? Would be good to have some idea to avoid a wasteful purchase!
Question re USB keyboards
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Re: Question re USB keyboards
Think you just plug new keyboard in. Job done!
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Re: Question re USB keyboards
I would have thought just pluging it in would over ride the laptop keyboard.
I know I have done it before with a damaged laptop keyboard.
There might though be a key to press to swap keyboards depending on the make of laptop, you will have to read the laptop bumf if you have it.
I know I have done it before with a damaged laptop keyboard.
There might though be a key to press to swap keyboards depending on the make of laptop, you will have to read the laptop bumf if you have it.
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Re: Question re USB keyboards
Similar thing happened to me - bought a wireless keyboard and bob's your uncle.
Up and away in seconds - good luck with it.
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Up and away in seconds - good luck with it.
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Re: Question re USB keyboards
Brilliant, thanks to all those who have responded. You can all have a 'like' on me
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Re: Question re USB keyboards
IndigoLake wrote:Brilliant, thanks to all those who have responded. You can all have a 'like' on me
Get them a pint you tight sod