Can't Install XP

[james_7_07]

I cant install XP on my computer b/c my mouse and keyboard are not working properly. what do I need to do? I cant use it for anything...Please Help! Thanks!

 

[Daveskater]

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With regards to your problem, at what point are your mouse and keyboard not working? Is it when the installation asks you to enter user names etc

 

[poertner_1274]

Have you tried entering the BIOS and see if your keyboard works in there? Press F2 or DEL to enter setup. It will tell you on your screen which button to push. Try that.

 

[james_7_07]

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With regards to your problem, at what point are your mouse and keyboard not working? Is it when the installation asks you to enter user names etc

It doesn't even light up when computer comes on...but it works on other computers..

 

[james_7_07]

Have you tried entering the BIOS and see if your keyboard works in there? Press F2 or DEL to enter setup. It will tell you on your screen which button to push. Try that.

It won't let me enter into that....the computer or mouse doesn't work..could it be the drivers on the motherboard?

 

[mailpup]

You can only use your keyboard (not mouse) to get into the BIOS as well as begin the installation of Windows. Anyway, I wonder if you have a USB keyboard. If so, can you borrow a PS/2 keyboard?

Edit: Wait! You said it doesn't even light up? You mean you get no display on the monitor? If so, that's not a keyboard problem. I'm a little confused, sorry.

 

[james_7_07]

You can only use your keyboard (not mouse) to get into the BIOS as well as begin the installation of Windows. Anyway, I wonder if you have a USB keyboard. If so, can you borrow a PS/2 keyboard?

Edit: Wait! You said it doesn't even light up? You mean you get no display on the monitor? If so, that's not a keyboard problem. I'm a little confused, sorry.

Keyboard wont light up, indicating that it is not working..what do I do?

 

[Daveskater]

do you have a usb or ps/2 keyboard? this can make a world of difference

 

[james_7_07]

do you have a usb or ps/2 keyboard? this can make a world of difference

the usb keyboard wouldn't work...ps/2?

 

[mailpup]

Yes, try a PS/2 keyboard if you can. Your BIOS might not support USB keyboards or if it does, it might be disabled. You would need a PS/2 keyboard to get into the BIOS to enable it.