I have a Dell computer, and I want to reinstall Windows XP. I am stuck when the Windows XP Setup begins, because the keyboard does not respond when it says enter=continue,r= repair, and F3=quit.
Thanks in advance.
2007-02-02 13:50:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
pop the cd in while xp is running and then do install and follow the instructions from there
2007-02-02 13:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by mocho22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been running Windows XP for a couple of years or more you may find that it is not running quite as quickly and smoothly as it was when you did your first install. I am constantly 'evaluating' software and uninstalling and reinstalling beta software on my computer and have always gradually become more and more disappointed after nine months to a year with the performance of my PC. So I regularly do a backup and reinstall all my software, including Windows.
Please note that this is completely different than doing the standard things to troubleshoot and fix individual problems such as system errors or application errors. These things are better fixed by using a system Restore which is a great feature to Windows XP
For anyone that has reinstalled their operating system a few times the process seems pretty straightforward as they have found all of the gotchas the first few times. I have lost mail and contacts but not much else over the years by following (or not following) a system to reload my operating system and software. This purpose of this guide is to give you a checklist to follow so that a reloading of Windows goes smoothly the first time.
The steps are as follows:
Backup all data
Document your current system drivers and software
Delete the Windows and profile directories
Reload Window
Reload software and data.
Get some sleep
Questions,
Billy Rowe
2007-02-02 13:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases Dells come with either a system recovery CD you can pop in. In other cases the original factory image exists on a special partition you can access from the BIOS boot menu (Before the Windows logo appears) So either way- yes, you should be able to re-install.
2007-02-02 13:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a different keyboard
2007-02-02 13:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you just have to get a different keyboard.anything else may not work.
2007-02-02 13:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by tee_rone2008 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋