[Hampshire] [OT] More IT than Linux: Bizarre KVM issue.

Hi all



Has anyone had an issue with a KVM where there’s a distinct lag and then key
repeat problem on some of the boxes and not others?



I have a 4 port (Belkin USB / DVI) KVM switch. Two machines are Windows 10
(on which this problem is intermittent) and the other 2 machines are a Mac
and a Linux (Fedora) box. On the non-Windows machines, the issue doesn’t
exist.



I’ve tried connecting the kbd straight into the windows machines and that
fixes the problem. Then when I revert to connecting via the kvm, the
problem is intermittent i.e. happens about 5%-10% of the time. As such,
while this would point toward a faulty KVM, why is this only occurring on
Windows machines? I’ve checked Device manager and the same device is
detected whether via the kvm or directly connected.



As I say, I’m loathe to change the kvm because a) they’re expensive and I’d
actually have to replace the 4 port with an 8-port which is £180: very pricy
for me. And b) Linux and Mac have no problems. I could replace the 4
port with another 4 port but I have been looking to expand connections for
ages.



And c) I realise I could drop Windows altogether but one’s provided by my
employer – so that has to be Windows



Any thoughts anyone?



Cheers

rob

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