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Greetings. This has been a really odd problem.

I'm using a Belkin KVM switch (http://tinyurl.com/3ayms). The switch
works very well except for one problem: since it has a PS/2 mouse port,
I have to use a USB-to-PS/2 adapter to plug in to it.

Windows XP simply will not "see' this setup. It acts as though I have no
mouse. This is true, even when I've tried a large variety of different
mice, and even different connectors. And it's a WinXP problem, because
the other box I am using is Fedora Linux, and it has NO problems.

These are both "home-built" computers.

The video and keyboard have no problem except, when I'm in WinXP, if I
go about ten second or more without using the keyboard, the first
keystroke is "ignored" and causes a system beep. After that initial
keystroke, it's as if the system "woke up" and I have no problem using
the keyboard as long as I continue to type without long pauses.

Now the really weird thing is that my current setup is a Microsoft
cordless keyboard/mouse combo. You'd think with the "weirdness" of
having to connect the transmitter to the input ports on the KVM that it
might not work, but it works just great!

Again, since the mouse works just fine under Linux, it's not that the
mouse connection is the problem. It's strictly a "Windows XP thing."

Does anyone have any insights? Couldn't find a thing on the Belkin
website or doing a Google search.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Quote:> Greetings. This has been a really odd problem.

> I'm using a Belkin KVM switch (http://tinyurl.com/3ayms). The switch
> works very well except for one problem: since it has a PS/2 mouse
> port, I have to use a USB-to-PS/2 adapter to plug in to it.

> Windows XP simply will not "see' this setup. It acts as though I have
> no mouse. This is true, even when I've tried a large variety of
> different mice, and even different connectors. And it's a WinXP
> problem, because the other box I am using is Fedora Linux, and it has
> NO problems.

> These are both "home-built" computers.

> The video and keyboard have no problem except, when I'm in WinXP, if I
> go about ten second or more without using the keyboard, the first
> keystroke is "ignored" and causes a system beep. After that initial
> keystroke, it's as if the system "woke up" and I have no problem using
> the keyboard as long as I continue to type without long pauses.

> Now the really weird thing is that my current setup is a Microsoft
> cordless keyboard/mouse combo. You'd think with the "weirdness" of
> having to connect the transmitter to the input ports on the KVM that
> it might not work, but it works just great!

> Again, since the mouse works just fine under Linux, it's not that the
> mouse connection is the problem. It's strictly a "Windows XP thing."

> Does anyone have any insights? Couldn't find a thing on the Belkin
> website or doing a Google search.

> Thanks in advance for your help.

I have almost the opposite problem.
I use a 4 way Belkin SOHO KVM. I have never had problems under Windows
but when switching to Linux the mouse jumps all over the place
apparently clicking its buttons randomly. I dug out an older Belkin KVM
and that works fine under Windows and Linux.
I think there is something odd about the new designs. I posted a query
on Belkin's web site at the weekend, if I get anything useful back I
will post it here.

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Jeff Gaines - Damerham Hampshire UK
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I've had similar problems on various KVM.  What eventually worked for me was
getting an actual Logitech corded mouse.  If I used the mice I had been using
before, the mouse would never get reset properly.  So I suspect the KVM's are
real sensitive to exactly what mouse you use.

--
Michael Meissner

http://www.the-meissners.org

Yep.  I forgot to mention that I had ditched the Belkin KVM and went to a
generic brand, and then found it liked only Logitech mice.  Since the original
poster had Belkin, I would go with the M$ mouse (hey, whatever works).

--
Michael Meissner

http://www.the-meissners.org

Have you considered changing KVM's?  Maybe there is some problem with your
Belkin or with your cables.

--
Michael Meissner

http://www.the-meissners.org

Hmmmm.  My thing is that I use a seperate mouse hooked directly to each
computer, as the computers have some space on top of their shelf mounted
towers... I am using a Belden Omni View digital switch.  Push one
button, and it steps through the systems, 1 through 6.  Was a great deal
for only $10, including all cables!

That's the same solution I finally came to, after have
a variety of problems with various mice, various KVMs,
and various OSes.  Fortunately the Keyboards and Monitors
seem to switch okay.  :-)

Duke

I simply don't want to take the time--and shell out more money--to do
this. I'll live with having to use two mice, and sometimes having to
repeat keystrokes.

No, I don't think it's the problem with the Belkin. After all, it works
fine as long as I'm not using WinXP. So who do you think the REAL
culprit might be? :-)