The Windows 2000 installer fails to detect a USB mouse or keyboard.

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MAESTRO_OL
Junior Member

07-23-2016, 07:25 AM

You're facing a common issue with older Windows versions on modern hardware. Since your Lenovo ThinkCentre (2012) only has USB ports and no PS/2 connections, you'll need to use a USB-to-PS/2 adapter or a different setup method. The installer might not work without proper drivers, so checking for a special version that supports older hardware or using a compatible keyboard/mouse could help.

MAESTRO_OL

07-23-2016, 07:25 AM #1

Leyhaya
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07-23-2016, 09:04 AM

It seems you're asking about the connection type of your keyboard and mouse. Are you trying to figure out whether they use USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports?

Leyhaya

07-23-2016, 09:04 AM #2

It seems you're asking about the connection type of your keyboard and mouse. Are you trying to figure out whether they use USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports?

charlieold8
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07-24-2016, 05:16 PM

It's a 2.0 model and Lenovo doesn't support USB 3.0.

charlieold8

07-24-2016, 05:16 PM #3

It's a 2.0 model and Lenovo doesn't support USB 3.0.

BosnaKingz
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07-24-2016, 10:58 PM

Do you understand if those ports function in any updated OS installer or not? E: It's likely Win2000 doesn't include USB2 by default, similar to Win7 and USB3. Recent searches suggest support appears with SP4 for Win2000. Updated April 22, 2019 by LoGiCalDrm

BosnaKingz

07-24-2016, 10:58 PM #4

Punhagui
Member

07-28-2016, 05:30 AM

Is this version 4? Almost certainly anything prior lacks the USB2.0 drivers. You might insert the USB2.0 drivers into the image. If it features a serial (RS-232) port, you could attempt using a serial-to-PS2 adapter with a PS2 keyboard if available.

Punhagui

07-28-2016, 05:30 AM #5

kenjaca
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07-28-2016, 06:18 AM

Considering a significantly older operating system such as Windows 7 isn't advisable unless you have a particular need for it. Other complications will likely arise.

kenjaca

07-28-2016, 06:18 AM #6

Considering a significantly older operating system such as Windows 7 isn't advisable unless you have a particular need for it. Other complications will likely arise.