Windows 2000 Install Problems...

[Captain Nemo]

I am having a problem when trying to install win2k, I went into bios and set up the cd-rom to boot first and it does just that but, my damn keyboard isn't responding when it says "press any key to boot from cd..." I press every key you can think of and it still goes to boot from the hdd then my keyboard works just fine.

I was just wondering if there is a way to get the keyboard to work during the 5 or so seconds I have to press any key, I spent four hours to no avail, googled the fecking thing with no answers.

Is it possible to disable everything from booting up other than the cd-rom and if so will I be able to format the hdd afterwords or should I even be thinking of doing this?

I have this OS installed on the pc I am using now and am trying to get it on my sisters pc.

:helpsmile:

Thanks

[peat moss]

Sorry for sounding funny but change your key board ?

[Captain Nemo]

Yeah I am going to try that tomarrow but, the keyboard she has works fine just won't respond during the "press any key to boot from cd..." message is there :frusty:

[muchspl2]

have you tried to run it from windows, are can you even do it with 2kpro

[Captain Nemo]

Yes, The problem is she has xppro (no flames please) and it wont let me do the downgrade.

Thanks

[delphin460]

i assume you have a usb keyboard, this can be a problem in older comps during startup

just go borrow someones ps2 keyboard, for like 10 minutes and it will fix it

[Captain Nemo]

delphin460 you are correct in your assumption, it is a usb keyboard, I will try to find ps2 keyboard tomarrow and give it a go,..........

[Rip The Jacker]

Buy one of those USB to PS/2 converters.

http://www.burnoutpc.com/images/reviews/NeonMouse/MVC-819F.JPG

[Captain Nemo]

Rip The Jacker, does radio shack stock those?

[Rip The Jacker]

Not sure... you could check at their website.. :unsure:

[muchspl2]

yea they should have one in stock, are call around

[Captain Nemo]

Thanks for your help ppl, I will post tomarrow if I get her pc sorted

Thanks,..........

[Chewie]

Perhaps going into the BIOS and enabling USB keyboard support?

[delphin460]

lol Chewie UK


um i think thats the issue in the first place mate , he cant get into the bios with his usb keyboard to enabling USB keyboard support in the first place lol

i let you off with pofar mate hehehehe

[Captain Nemo]

delphin460, My sister just happend to have a ps2 keyboard and everything went off without a hitch :01:


I'd like to thank everyone for the help :)

[Chewie]

Originally posted by delphin460@11 April 2004 - 12:23
lol Chewie UK


um i think thats the issue in the first place mate , he cant get into the bios with his usb keyboard to enabling USB keyboard support in the first place lol

i let you off with pofar mate hehehehe
LOL yeah.
What a pillock. :frusty: