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<\/span>Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Standard PS\/2 Keyboard Driver:<\/strong> This is a very basic driver for PS\/2 keyboards, which provides basic functionalities for such PS\/2 keyboards, now mostly a legacy kind of connection on many computers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The operating system can allow the PS\/2 keyboard to communicate well under this driver and thus allow basic typing and shortcuts where all functions of a standard keyboard can be present without requiring extra software programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Usage:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This driver controls PS\/2 keyboards’ inputs and, thus, allows users to perform simple functions, such as typing, working with function keys, or accessing system shortcuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been in use mostly for older system applications; this driver makes the functionality of PS\/2 keyboards relevant for modern operating systems and thus is valued when backward compatibility in systems is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Summary Table<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>Standard PS\/2 Keyboard Driver<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11), most Linux distributions<\/td><\/tr>
Main Purpose<\/strong><\/td>Enables PS\/2 keyboard functionality<\/td><\/tr>
Key Benefits<\/strong><\/td>Reliable input support, compatibility with older systems<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended Usage<\/strong><\/td>Systems with PS\/2 keyboards<\/td><\/tr>
Common Issues<\/strong><\/td>Limited customization options<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>You can find a more detailed description of\u00a0Standard PS\/2 Keyboard driver<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in our library.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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See how other drivers support your system:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAP-Windows Adapter V9 driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N USB Adapter(rev.B) driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACPI x64-based PC driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NVIDIA NvModuleTracker Device<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMD PSP 3.0 Device driver<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What does Standard PS\/2 Keyboard driver provide service for? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

This driver enables the PS\/2 connected keyboards for standard functionality, such as typing and system shortcuts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Is this a necessary driver for my USB keyboard? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

No, USB keyboards operate under a different driver, and they do not depend on the PS\/2 driver in any way.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Can I uninstall the Standard PS\/2 Keyboard driver? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes, you can, but keep in mind that all keyboards using the PS\/2 method will also be disabled from functioning within the system.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How can I update the driver for the Standard PS\/2 Keyboard? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

As a rule, upgrading is done via Windows Update or in the Device Manager applet, in the section “Keyboards”.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What should I do if my PS\/2 keyboard doesn’t respond? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

First of all, it is worth making sure that the PS\/2 keyboard is properly connected to the PS\/2 port, and also check in Device Manager if the driver is present or if an up-to-date version is installed.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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