Windows 2000 Install Problems...

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

Sorry for sounding funny but change your key board ?

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:

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

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

Thanks

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

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,..........

Buy one of those USB to PS/2 converters.

http://www.burnoutpc.com/images/revi...e/MVC-819F.JPG

Rip The Jacker, does radio shack stock those?

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

yea they should have one in stock, are call around

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

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

Perhaps going into the BIOS and enabling USB keyboard support?

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

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 :)

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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

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LOL yeah.
What a pillock. :frusty: