How can you restore your PC when your mouse&keyboard are literally frozen?

Question

Both times I've unplugged it but somehow I feel it's a crime.

I've changed into ADSL recently.

Answer 1

Power ON, press Del or F2. If BIOS menu opens, then your keyboard is OK. Load fail safe defaults, save then exit. After restarting and before Windows start to load press F8. Select Safe Mode. If your keyboard and mouse are working, do a System Restore to the time when they where working normally.

Answer 2

The last thing you change often is what causes the problem. If disconnecting your network doesn't help, then reboot into Basic Mode (press F8 on boot). If you keyboard and mouse is still frozen at this point, you probably have to reinstall Windows (with a reformat). But that's very unlikely.

Most likely you will be able to use your keyboard and mouse after Windows comes up in Basic Mode. Now all you have to do is restore you PC to the Restore Point before the last time you installed a program or device driver. Let Window comes up in normal and see if that fixes the problem.
You may have to repeat the process and keep going back in time until the problem goes away.

Answer 3

Not sure what you mean by frozen, but I assume the PC is running, and then the M&K die?

If this is the case, and unplugging and replugging doesn't work (OK in USB, don't do it for PS/2), then as a last resort you might try plugging the M&K into different USB ports, forcing a re-enumeration and hopefully getting you some control back.

If you are truly desperate and are using XP or Vista (and set it up in advance), you can use Remote Desktop to control the PC from another PC on the network. Microsoft's website has articles on how to enable Remote Desktop, and how to use mstsc.exe on another PC to initiate a connection. However, make sure you have a good passwords, as opening up Remote Desktop has security implications.

--N.

Answer 4

Try to check for your mouse and keyboard connection if they are loose... otherwise look for the resset button from the front pannel of your cpu press that to avoid unplugging your pc from the power outlet. While your pc is booting up keep tapping f8 button the restart your pc in safe mode. doing this procedure starts your computer in its default mode meaning minimum drivers where loaded. After this restart your computer. It whould work just fine. If you are using windows xp look for the system restore from the program manager, by clicking the start button, high light all programs, high light accessories, high light system tools, click system restore. From there you should be able to see dates select a previous date before you encountered problem with your computer.

Answer 5

Disconnect your network first, check your connections and try to access restore or bio during POST, upon boot.

Check your keyboard to make sure your ctrl key isn't stuck.