keyboard input problems

[Rob]

After bootup, no application will not accept any keyboard
entry. I am using XP on a Dell laptop Inspiron 2500.
The desktop is not acting right either. For eg. when I
click on Start, the icons do not stay. I thought about
reinstalling the OS but I cannot type in the COA. Also,
cannot enter setup mode. At first when I tried it came
back with several beeps. Now it doesn't even beep but
continues to bootup.

 

[LVTravel]

If still under warranty, call Dell's tech support on their 800 number. They
will be glad to support you.

A quick test if you have access to a floppy boot disk.

Boot to the A: prompt and attempt to type anything you desire. If the
keyboard responds there it is not a hardware problem but a software problem
(virus or worm). If the keyboard doesn't work there is a hardware problem
which Dell will need to resolve for you.