Driver for generic PS/2 to USB adapter (7, 64 bit)

I just bought a new HP W7 computer tower and have a 2yr old keyboard with PS/2 plug. I have a Microsoft keyboard ps/2 to usb adaptor but the computer will not recognize it and therefore will not let me use the keyboard. The new keyboard does not have all the buttons & functions of the older one so I really want to use the older one. Same problem as the other 2 people, but hopefully this extra info will help.  I need a driver - any suggestions where to get it?

I bought a generic PS/2 to USB adapter (two female PS/2 connectors that are converted to one male USB plug)

So I can connect my favorite keyboard and mouse to my new 7 PC that has no PS/2 ports.

Yes the keyboard and mouse are in working order, and they are compatible with 7, 64 bit (I tested them on another machine that has PS/2 connectors)

The converter works fine on my old XP 32 bit machine but it doesn’t work on 7, 64 bit.

I need a driver for it.

Thanks.

Hi, Chris,

Please see if you can work this one out:

I have a generic adapter for my PS/2 keyboard.  It worked fine for about a year and then stopped suddenly.

After waiting a few months, I plugged it back in and it worked again for a few months and then one day it stopped again.

This is nuts!  The device driver list shows that the PS/2 keyboard is there, is recognized, and according to the list, is working perfectly.

There are forums that say reinstall drivers, etc.  None of that works. The USB to PS/2 adapter is a simple item that says MADE IN CHINA on it--no manufacturer.

How is it possible for it to work for a year, stop working, work again, and then stop working?  I have neither moved nor changed ANYTHING in the setup (Lenovo ThinkPad running MS 7 Professional with SP 1 and all current updates.)

Thanks,

Richard

That’s not possible it’s generic.

G.A.Pster wrote:

I bought a generic PS/2 to USB adapter (two female PS/2 connectors that are converted to one male USB plug)

So I can connect my favorite keyboard and mouse to my new 7 PC that has no PS/2 ports.

Yes the keyboard and mouse are in working order, and they are compatible with 7, 64 bit (I tested them on another machine that has PS/2 connectors)

The converter works fine on my old XP 32 bit machine but it doesn’t work on 7, 64 bit.

I need a driver for it.

Thanks.

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