Media Key Functionality Problem / Remote Keyboard Keys Not Working
I already had a topic about this, but since its locked, and some people still seem to have this problem, ill post a new one.
No one seems to have found a solution, but i just got one, and now i wish to share it with everyone having the same problem. Hope this is the right place where to post it.
The issue: Neither are Microsoft xp media center remote (model: 1039) or Logitech G15 keyboard media buttons working.
The cause: Obviously the situation to be fixed here is very rare, since there is no reason at all that the Service "HID" would be disabled, but seems in some cases this might happen. This is only a rough guess, but it is probably something to do with some drivers or updates you or windows have/has installed.
The solution:
1. Open start menu located on your taskbar.
2. Right-click "Computer" and open "Manage".
3. At the left, under "computer management", you find "Services and Applications". Open it and select "Services".
4. Search for a service named "HID (Human Interface Device)" (or something VERY similar).
5. Once found, check the status. If the value is not "Started", start it.
6. To make sure it will be on also in the future, check the Startup Type value. If not "Automatic", right click it, and select properties.
7. Under the tab "General", change the Startup type to Automatic.
8. Apply and close.
Note! If everything is already as above, the problem might be caused by wrong or old drivers, but with the remote control, this shouldn't be the issue.
Hope this helped.
If you are having problems understanding the above, check out the picture below containing the steps 1 to 4.
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