Problem installing Windows xp

[trixietrack]

Hi I am having this very strange problem installing windows. my mouse is not working I was using tab for enter to continue installation process, but once I got to the point where I nedd to choose to help protect your pc, or not, the tab key doesn't work, I can't continue installation.

I have checked the mouse, the mouse port etc. and it is working properly but it doesn't move.
just a big white arrow in the middle of the screen

By the way the hard drive is a new one that I just installed on the machine and it was completely clean.

How can I proceed from here?

Many thanks in advance

The Trix

 

[Aolish]

could be that the mouse is dying. have you tried another mouse?

 

[trixietrack]

mouse

yes I have. a brand new one.
I'll try another one and switch ports again.

 

[InsaneVr6]

Is the mouse plugged in via USB or PS/2?

 

[CCT]

If you want Good Help then take the time to fill out your specs.

thanks - not to say these responders cannot give good help, but if you like help as 'guess and by golly' then keep it up.

 

[kimsland]

Or is USB support enabled in CMOS?

But I think the above question is good, when I don't get a mouse (because Windows hasn't loaded the driver), I use PS2

Good point CCT:

Please put your System Specs information in your Profile

 

[trixietrack]

thanks for the suggestions.

 

[kimsland]

That's ok, but no other input by you
There's a few support questions (4 days ago)
But nothing?

How did it go?
But if you still need help, please answer the above, and update your Profile