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Keyboard and Mouse Stop Working After Windows Sign-In (XP–8, Historical)
Safer legacy troubleshooting for a keyboard or mouse that works before Windows loads but stops responding at or after sign-in.
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Troubleshooting
Fix an External USB Hard Drive Not Detected in Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP — Historical Guide
Historical external-drive troubleshooting for older Windows versions, emphasizing safe cable, power, Device Manager, and Disk Management checks without risking existing data.
Troubleshooting
Fix 'USB Device Not Recognized' in Windows 7, Vista, and XP — Historical Guide
Historical USB troubleshooting for Windows 7, Vista, and XP, covering ports, hubs, power, drivers, chipset support, and device isolation.