USB to PS/2

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I am not sure if this is the correct place to ask this but if I am wrong I am sorry.

Over the past few days I have tried to buy a USB to PS/2 adapter as I have just bought a KVM switch so I can run 2 P.C.s from the same Keyboard Monitor and Mouse. The switch I bought has PS/2 connections. The problem is I have a PS/2 mouse but my Keyboard is USB so I have had to use an old keyboard at moment. I thought that it would be no problem to get an adapter as you can get them for a mouse infact they usually come with a mouse. All I seem to be able to find is PS/2 to USB. Can anyone help point me in the right dirrection to get one of these.

 

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I believe Maplin Electronics stock these, i'm sure that's where
I got ours from for work a year ago? Check there site.

 

For future reference, a question such as this probably belongs in the hardware and upgrading forum. No worries tho, law. Where to post a particular query can seem a bit mysterious at first if you don't know the layout of a particular forum.

 

Sorry trip wasn’t sure where to put it. Anyway I have found that my keyboard might not be compatible with PS/2 so I think I will just buy a new one soon. Also thanks Caz I had already tried them they have only PS/2 to USB adapters.

 

No worries, law123.

 

You could try these:

UK: Cable Universe

US: Tiger Direct

But be warned

Could also try Mr. USB in the UK (www.mrusb.co.uk) but I couldn't find one on their site (Email them maybe?)

HTH

 

Thanks GAZ for your help but I managed to borrow a USB to PS/2 adapter although for a mouse not a keyboard. It did not work. I think they are standard as it does not say in either site that it is only for mouse or keyboard so I think I am stuck with having to buy a new keyboard.