Different Keyboard Doesn't Work

I was having a problem with my browser hanging after using the Print Scr key. I thought it might be a problem with the keyboard (a HP), so I swapped it out for another one I had (Dell) while the computer was turned off. The Dell didn't function at all. I put the HP back and that one works, at least for typing. They are PS/2 connected devices.
 

I was having a problem with my browser hanging after using the Print Scr key. I thought it might be a problem with the keyboard (a HP), so I swapped it out for another one I had (Dell) while the computer was turned off. The Dell didn't function at all. I put the HP back and that one works, at least for typing. They are PS/2 connected devices.
PS/2 devices are 'old school' basic devices which any computer with PS/2 ports would have no trouble recognizing. Perhaps the keyboard driver is corrupt, here's an article: https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-print-screen-not-working/
 
What happened to "plug & play"?
For common components that's usually the case. Something like a printer usually requires separate installation of drivers.
When I tried that it said "You have the latest drivers".
OK, scratch one possibility off the troubleshooting list. ;)

Your original opening statement was:
I was having a problem with my browser hanging after using the Print Scr key.
Which browser are you using?
 
Maybe your computer has 'frozen' as they sometimes do. To 'unfreeze' hold down Ctrl Alt Delete. Wait a few minutes, You may have to do this 2 or 3 times.
 
I was having a problem with my browser hanging after using the Print Scr key. I thought it might be a problem with the keyboard (a HP), so I swapped it out for another one I had (Dell) while the computer was turned off. The Dell didn't function at all. I put the HP back and that one works, at least for typing. They are PS/2 connected devices.
I don't know any tech terms, and not entirely sure what kind of computer you have, but if it's a regular desktop PC (and I think some regular laptops are the same), go to where it says My Computer or Control Panel, then see if Connected Devices mention the keyboard.
 
I bought this desktop as a refurb from a computer repair shop in January 2012. It's using Windows 7 as an OS.
@debodun, you need to know that Windows 7 is woefully out of date, and as such is very vulnerable to the malware floating around on the internet. It would be a great machine for offline use(office, photo,etc) but you really need a modern operating system that is secure. Upgrading to Windows 10,11 or Linux would be a beneficial move for you.
Here's an article on How to Continue Using Windows 7 Safely.

You could pick up an Apple computer 2nd hand to save a few dollars, much much more secure and trouble free. Apple tends to push out security updates longer, to older computers-laptops-iPhones. https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished
 

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