OT--computer help

[Mile High Shack]

Ok, I think I know what to do

but my home computer, it gets to the XP boot up screen (where the bar is scrolling by, trying to load the settings) and nothing happens it just keeps rolling on the XP screen (not even to log on screen)

my bios sees my hard drive that has windows on it, so I don't think it's a bad HD.

the only thing I have changed, I started using a wireless keyboard and mouse...that couldn't of possibly changed anything.

Do I need to do a recovery from the CD?

help?

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

Ok, I think I know what to do

but my home computer, it gets to the XP boot up screen (where the bar is scrolling by, trying to load the settings) and nothing happens it just keeps rolling on the XP screen (not even to log on screen)

my bios sees my hard drive that has windows on it, so I don't think it's a bad HD.

the only thing I have changed, I started using a wireless keyboard and mouse...that couldn't of possibly changed anything.

Do I need to do a recovery from the CD?
help?

Yeah, it could. How long ago did you start using them?

You could boot in SAFE mode and restore your PC to an earlier date.

Or you might end up repairing XP from the install CD.

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Last known good config: Always the easiest to try first before settling for a reinstallation of Windows XP. Reboot the PC and tap F8 while you wait for boot options to be displayed for you. Once there, choose "Last known good configuration."

System restore: In some cases, a reinstallation can be avoided by using system restore. If you are unable to get system restore to work from within safe mode, you can try to access it from within a command prompt. You do not need to leave safe mode to do this, just follow these instructions closely:

1. Reboot into safe mode with a command prompt.
2. Get to an administrator account so that you have the needed permissions to get things done.
3. At the command prompt, type: %systemroot%system32 estore strui.exe
4. Follow the instructions to restore your PC to an earlier state of operation.

Recovery console: The XP recovery console can be a very useful utility when employed with care. There are a variety of situations where having access to it can be really handy. In fact, you need to get access to it before we go any further.

1. Reboot from the Windows XP CD. Once you arrive at the welcome screen, choose "R" for recovery.
2. You will be asked which Windows installation you wish to access. Choose the appropriate number.
3. Now a prompt for your administrator password will appear. Enter it and continue (if no password, press enter).

Now we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work. While at the console, you can type help for a list of available commands that are at your disposal. For example, you can repair a messed up boot sector by typing FIXBOOT and then typing enter afterward. If you are having difficulty booting up because of a messed up ntldr file, however, then you might need to replace it by typing:
COPY E:i386NTLDR C:
(Keep in mind this is assuming that E: is the correct drive letter for your CD ROM drive). Once you have repaired what you have needed to from the recovery console, simply type EXIT at the prompt to leave and restart Windows.

When all else fails, sometimes reinstalling is the best medicine. Below, we will look at two very different methods to accomplish this.

Repair installation: Running a repair install of Windows XP can be a handy way of fixing the installation of XP without having to start totally over and deleting important data from your PC. To do this type of install, simply follow these instructions.

1. Boot from your XP installation CD.
2. At the welcome screen, choose enter.
3. Once at the license agreement, press F8.
4. At the next screen, choose to repair the selected Windows XP installation by pressing R.
5. The files will begin to install and then your PC will reboot. During the reboot you will be presented with option of booting from the CD again by pressing any key. Don't press anything. Allow it to finish the install without booting from the CD again.

Full reinstallation of Windows XP: If all else fails and you are ready to completely delete everything on your hard drive, then you are ready to do a full reinstallation.
You will be erasing everything, so make sure you already have a backup of any important data before you continue. Follow the instructions above 'til you arrive at step 4. At that point, choose to continue installing a fresh copy of XP on your system and NOT the repair option. Black Viper has a great walkthrough that will take you step by step through the nuances of setting up your partitions, formatting, etc.

http://tinyurl.com/jad3h

[scorpio]

I've seen wireless keyboards cause computers to hang at boot before, especially the USB variety. Unplug it and see if it boots.

[Mile High Shack]

Originally Posted by scorpio

I've seen wireless keyboards cause computers to hang at boot before, especially the USB variety. Unplug it and see if it boots.

hmmm
well that would stink if that was the case

I'll put my old keyboard in and see what happens and yeah

they are wireless

thanks!

[Mile High Shack]

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Yeah, it could. How long ago did you start using them?

You could boot in SAFE mode and restore your PC to an earlier date.

Or you might end up repairing XP from the install CD.

----------------------------------------------
Last known good config: Always the easiest to try first before settling for a reinstallation of Windows XP. Reboot the PC and tap F8 while you wait for boot options to be displayed for you. Once there, choose "Last known good configuration."

System restore: In some cases, a reinstallation can be avoided by using system restore. If you are unable to get system restore to work from within safe mode, you can try to access it from within a command prompt. You do not need to leave safe mode to do this, just follow these instructions closely:

1. Reboot into safe mode with a command prompt.
2. Get to an administrator account so that you have the needed permissions to get things done.
3. At the command prompt, type: %systemroot%system32 estore strui.exe
4. Follow the instructions to restore your PC to an earlier state of operation.

Recovery console: The XP recovery console can be a very useful utility when employed with care. There are a variety of situations where having access to it can be really handy. In fact, you need to get access to it before we go any further.

1. Reboot from the Windows XP CD. Once you arrive at the welcome screen, choose "R" for recovery.
2. You will be asked which Windows installation you wish to access. Choose the appropriate number.
3. Now a prompt for your administrator password will appear. Enter it and continue (if no password, press enter).

Now we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work. While at the console, you can type help for a list of available commands that are at your disposal. For example, you can repair a messed up boot sector by typing FIXBOOT and then typing enter afterward. If you are having difficulty booting up because of a messed up ntldr file, however, then you might need to replace it by typing:
COPY E:i386NTLDR C:
(Keep in mind this is assuming that E: is the correct drive letter for your CD ROM drive). Once you have repaired what you have needed to from the recovery console, simply type EXIT at the prompt to leave and restart Windows.

When all else fails, sometimes reinstalling is the best medicine. Below, we will look at two very different methods to accomplish this.

Repair installation: Running a repair install of Windows XP can be a handy way of fixing the installation of XP without having to start totally over and deleting important data from your PC. To do this type of install, simply follow these instructions.

1. Boot from your XP installation CD.
2. At the welcome screen, choose enter.
3. Once at the license agreement, press F8.
4. At the next screen, choose to repair the selected Windows XP installation by pressing R.
5. The files will begin to install and then your PC will reboot. During the reboot you will be presented with option of booting from the CD again by pressing any key. Don't press anything. Allow it to finish the install without booting from the CD again.

Full reinstallation of Windows XP: If all else fails and you are ready to completely delete everything on your hard drive, then you are ready to do a full reinstallation.
You will be erasing everything, so make sure you already have a backup of any important data before you continue. Follow the instructions above 'til you arrive at step 4. At that point, choose to continue installing a fresh copy of XP on your system and NOT the repair option. Black Viper has a great walkthrough that will take you step by step through the nuances of setting up your partitions, formatting, etc.

http://tinyurl.com/jad3h

thanks you left wing hippy liberal

if the wireless mouse and keyboard didn't cause this, I will try this!!

thanks

[Arkansas Bronco]

Mine froze like that when i got a new USB keyboard and pugged it into one of my USB ports on the back of my PC. But worked fine when I moved it to one of the USB ports on the front. Still puzzled about that one.

[Mile High Shack]

Originally Posted by Arkansas_Bronco

Mine froze like that when i got a new USB keyboard and pugged it into one of my USB ports on the back of my PC. But worked fine when I moved it to one of the USB ports on the front. Still puzzled about that one.

I'll be sonofabucked

nothing like wasting 60 bucks if I can't use it

argh

[smalltowngrll]

You could always return it...get your money back! Then it's not a waste any more.....except of your time!

[bronco militia]

Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

I'll be sonofabucked

nothing like wasting 60 bucks if I can't use it

argh

just go buy a couple of usb to ps2 adapters

[Rascal]

If you are gaming then you don't want to use a wireless setup anyway as there is a slight delay I believe.

[bronco militia]

[Mile High Shack]

I'll have to buy one of those converters I believe, that has to be the problem, it worked fine before I started using it.

as far as gaming rascal, I'll just plug in my old mouse if I do that.

[Arkansas Bronco]

Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

I'll have to buy one of those converters I believe, that has to be the problem, it worked fine before I started using it.

as far as gaming rascal, I'll just plug in my old mouse if I do that.

I dont know if there is a delay but if there is the only games that it would affect would seem to be FPS.

[Mile High Shack]

Originally Posted by Arkansas_Bronco

I dont know if there is a delay but if there is the only games that it would affect would seem to be FPS.

which is what he was talking about

DOD is something I use to play

[GreatBronco16]

I'm not sure how you set up your new stuff so I'm going to assume that your computer was shut down when you installed your new wireless stuff.

Quick fix. Hook back up your other keyboard and mouse. Then reboot. When it reboots into windows, plug in your wireless keyboard and mouse. Let windows detect it, then install your drivers for it. Shut down your computer and unplug your old keyboard and mouse if you haven't done so already. Then turn on your computer and see if it boots up. That may very well solve your problem.

USB can be very picky with new hardware if it is not installed while already in Windows.