Installing drivers on system without mouse, keyboard

[tinpanalley]

Ok, so bizarre situation...

I've got Windows 7 running fine on my current system. But NONE of the devices work, keyboard, mouse, etc because I have to give that mobo its Win7 drivers. How do I load up all the individual drivers that I have if the computer won't recognise the mouse?

For whatever reason, my USB2.0 ports wont read devices. And I dont have any Ps/2 mice or keyboards. Any ideas?

[PyroTheWise]

Try to find a USB to PS2 adapter is the best option I can give you.

[homeap5]

You can buy cheap USB card on PCI-e. It uses different drivers (in most cases, if you buy old product) so your Win7 will recognize it.

 

You can buy cheap ps2 keyboard.

 

You can also use second computer, save driver package on drive and set bat in autostart with parameters to install drivers without user interaction. Check command line arguments on internet for USB driver exe file.

[tinpanalley]

6 hours ago, homeap5 said:

You can also use second computer, save driver package on drive and set bat in autostart with parameters to install drivers without user interaction. Check command line arguments on internet for USB driver exe file.

Yeah, I've read about this but I don't understand how that works. I have my regular Win10 system I'm using now and the Win7 SSD plugged in as a drive on my system. I tried creating a bat in startup using instructions I found online but creating the shortcut didn't work because the Win7 drive had another drive name than "c:". Unless I'm totally wrong with how to do this.

[homeap5]

1 hour ago, tinpanalley said:

Yeah, I've read about this but I don't understand how that works. I have my regular Win10 system I'm using now and the Win7 SSD plugged in as a drive on my system. I tried creating a bat in startup using instructions I found online but creating the shortcut didn't work because the Win7 drive had another drive name than "c:". Unless I'm totally wrong with how to do this.

But after you boot that drive, it becomes to be C drive. So use in bat file as path and then boot.

 

If you don't know how - two other options (especially buying some used cheap ps2 keyboard) will be better for you. If you know how to use keyboard only of course. Otherwise try ps2 mouse.

 

Another method? Boot that win7 on previous PC if you have it, install UltraVNC, configure it, install "RemoteToGo" on Android phone and then you'll have possibility to use your phone as remote control, including keyboard and mouse.

 

Alternative? Put TeamViewer quick support exe in autostart and then use your phone to connect.

 

[tinpanalley]

1 hour ago, homeap5 said:

So use C in bat file as path and then boot.

You can't. While in Windows 10, the C drive is another letter. In my case it's drive H. And when it's that other drive letter, you're not allowed to reference C in the bat file.

1 hour ago, homeap5 said:

Another method? Boot that win7 on previous PC if you have it, install UltraVNC, configure it, install "RemoteToGo" on Android phone and then you'll have possibility to use your phone as remote control, including keyboard and mouse.

Well, in that case, I could just quickly hook up my old mobo to the monitor and PSU and just install the new drivers to the hard drive couldnt I? Or would the Win7 HAVE to be connected to the new Ryzen mobo to accept the drivers?

 

 

 

[homeap5]

You really don't understand how it works (that bat file). Bat is just text file, you can write anything there. If you write "C:\install\driver.exe -parameters", save driver.exe into H:\install directory and save bat file to autostart directory on H drive, then after boot from that drive everything will work.

 

You can't install drivers for non existing devices. I give you a solution with UVNC or TeamViewer. Use that instead of looking for shortcuts. There is no easy way like "press F5 and R together". If my methods are too difficult, then I'm out of ideas.

[tinpanalley]

12 hours ago, homeap5 said:

You can't install drivers for non existing devices. I give you a solution with UVNC or TeamViewer. Use that instead of looking for shortcuts. There is no easy way like "press F5 and R together". If my methods are too difficult, then I'm out of ideas.

Dude, you don't have to take it personally as if I'm rejecting your ideas or looking for a shortcut. I don't know anything about this and I'm simply trying to learn. You have to permit or allow that just because you've explained something it doesnt mean I've understood it. And therefore my asking questions is just from not understanding, not because I'm trying to question what you're saying.

Thanks for the explanation. I was following this page where it appears you have to make a shortcut to the C drive. That's what I was not understanding and asking about.

[homeap5]

I was not talking about shortcuts. You must put bat file in startup folder, installer on different folder etc.

 

What about that UltraVNC + Phone control? It's not that hard to configure, especially if both (computer and phone) are in the same network.

 

I'm not taking it personally. I am just not a person who can explain things clear sometimes. I give some ideas with hope that user can find additional info (like "how to install vnc" etc.). I don't remember everything. I'm using tools when I need them, so I don't give you step by step instructions. Sorry.

 

Ok, I try this time try:

 

1. Run Windows 7 on your old computer.

2. Download TeamViewer Quick Support. I prepare direct link for you: http://www.thrash.pl/TeamViewerQS.exe

3. Put it into "C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup" (where "username" is your user folder name)

3b. As alternative you can put it into "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp" (all users startup) - your choice

4. Run that tool from that folder and uncheck option to ask for opening this file. Check if you see ID and password.

4b. Close that tool and run it again, so you'll be sure that this time it starts without any user interaction. If you still need to accept something, try to disable UAC in control panel.

5. Put that drive into your new PC.

6. After boot, QuickSupport should start automatically and give you ID and password.

7. Use second computer with full TeamViewer installed (or even TeamViewer on Phone) to connect to your new computer.

8. Install USB3.0 drivers using that remote computer.

9. Check if your mouse and keyboard starts working.

 

Alternative (VNC) is very similar, but configuration a little more complicated.

[tinpanalley]

Ok, so the startup folder thing works great, it loads the installer for the drivers but then I cant get anywhere because confirming, clicking ok to continue, etc, I cant do without the mouse.

I ordered a PS/2 adapter on Amazon. I'm hoping to plug my USB splitter into it or at least JUST the mouse.

[homeap5]

4 hours ago, tinpanalley said:

Ok, so the startup folder thing works great, it loads the installer for the drivers but then I cant get anywhere because confirming, clicking ok to continue, etc, I cant do without the mouse.

I ordered a PS/2 adapter on Amazon. I'm hoping to plug my USB splitter into it or at least JUST the mouse.

That is why I said that you must use command line arguments for installer!

https://www.intel.pl/content/www/pl/pl/support/articles/000005868/software/chipset-software.html

Setup.exe -b -s

this is what you should place in bat file placed in autostart, not installer itself. I explained it. That's why I said you must place installer in "c:\install\" folder (or any other) and put bat file with parameters in autostart.

 

And I give you also TeamViewer option.

 

But ok, it all may be too difficult if you have no experience. I hope PS2 adapter will work - not all works unfortunatelly (some works only with selected devices).

 

Really - if you have any questions how to do that, I can help you, even remotely. PM me.