USB vs PS/2 vs WinXP-HE

[Eagle327]

(This also posted to support BBs also sent to CH-Products VP of Retail, Brenda Hayes. So far, no response. been 3 days)
 
I use Ch-Pro Throttle, CH-Janes F16 Combat stick, CH-Pedals and CH-SpeedKeys program. (also have new CH-ProPedals and CH-F16 Fighterstick still in the boxes).   All have NON-USB connectors.
 
Just bought a new faster HP computer for gaming only: P4-1.7GHz, 512MB RAM, G-force3-64MB, fast modem etc...
It shipped with Windows-XP Home Edition o/s and uses USB KEYBOARD.  Has 4 USB receptacles.
 
PROBLEM = I'm grounded !!
 
Even uninstalling the USB keyboard, then installing my old PS/2 keyboard plugged into the CH connector and that into the PC's extra
PS/2 keyboard receptacle, the only thing that works is the pitch, roll and rudder.  All 34 button and hat positions and the Pro-throttle
engine power slide action are dead.  Oddly, the throttle wheel on the stick works instead of the Pro-throttle.
 
Tried a USB-to-PS/2 connector adapter too. It fit but didn't work.
 
1) Is there a way to make these CH devices work under WinXP-HE with PS/2 to USB connector adapters ?
2) Do your new USB counterpart devices work under WinXP-HE ?
3) Will 4 USB receptacles on the PC be enough to handle the new keyboard, USB Scanner and 3 USB CH devices ?
 
Your advice is welcome.
Thanks,
Eagle327
327th Steel Talons, Aces High.

[Broes]

USB can support up to 255 devices (160 max is proven) thus this shouldnt be the issue. However, it might be possible that the drivers for these devices dont work with XP. I know for sure that the MS Precision Pro series do NOT work under XP and that MS has confirmed this. Dunno about CH but you might check their support site to see if there's any news about XP and compatibility.

Broes

[Eagle327]

Thanks Broes,
Been there. No memtion of XP as of 11/07/01.
That's why I sent the above letter to Brenda Hayes, VP Retail Ops.(member founding family)

BTW, is it possible to partition my HD with "Partition Magic" then add Win98 in a clean sector, leaving WinXP undisturbed in it's original sector ?  Does partitioning work that way ?  I'm boxing-in-the-dark here, hehe.

Eagle