USB keyboard and mouse timeout

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JHogarth
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USB keyboard and mouse timeout

Post by JHogarth »

I'm using VBOX 3.1.0 on a clean load of Ubuntu 9.10 with all current maintenance. I've found that after being away from the keyboard for approximately 10 minutes, the mouse and keyboard (both USB) no longer work. i can change the display out of full-screen mode and back in and recover the keyboard. I have to wiggle the mouse for about 30 seconds to get it going again.

Is there any way to prevent this and still use these USB devices?
Perryg
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Re: USB keyboard and mouse timeout

Post by Perryg »

Make sure that the guest screen saver and any power management features are shut off.
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