Keyboard not working at Unbutu login screen

Asked by calticle81

I am so sorry to be so wet behind the ears, but I have the same issue. I do not know much about Linux but I can say that the installation went well. I am using Unbutu 8.04 and then I load it and it gets to the "Enter User Name" screen I cannot type anything in the field. My keyboard is unresponsive. When I try to restart and hit Esc. to get to the recovery mode, it just sits there because the keyboard does not work there either so I cannot make any selections.

How can I resolve this matter? Please help me.

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Neil (goofandfroggie) said :
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Hi
was it/is it working in any other operating system (ie XP)
Is it USB or PS2?
If USB it maybe that, it is not set up in the BIOS for USB. if that is the case you will have to find it in there and enable it.
if is is wireless are the battery's ok?
Hope this help
Regards Neil

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calticle81 (sethr2497) said :
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It's a wireless keyboard and it works fine. In fact, when I restart the PC and choose the Windows instead of Ubuntu option, everything works just fine so the batteries are a-ok.

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ubucrates (ubucrates) said :
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When you start your computer, press delete to enter the BIOS and do a search there to make sure that you have enabled USB keyboard and mouse support.

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calticle81 (sethr2497) said :
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I uninstalled 8.04 and I am currently installing my downloaded 8.10. I'll try your suggestion about checking to see if the usb keyboard and mouse support are enabled if the same problem persists after I am through with this new installation.

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calticle81 (sethr2497) said :
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Ha! The installation of 8.10 corrected whatever it was that was wrong with it! All is well in Unbutu land again. Thank you all for your assistance!