Reinstall problem

[Guest]

My Dell desktop has had so many programmes installed and uninstalled over the
years that it has become unbearably slow. I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP
Home edition from the cd.
I insert the cd and as soon as the Dell logo appears, press the F12 key to
enter boot sequence. I can tab down to boot from the cd; I can get the blue
Windows screen as it begins loading the various drivers. However, as soon as
it changes to the Windows XP Setup screen (where I have to choose between
Repair, Install, or exit), the computer stops responding to the keyboard so I
can't press Enter to continue with the reinstallation. Anyone any ideas as to
what I can do ?
Kind regards,
Trevor

 

[Harry Ohrn]

If this is a USB keyboard check the BIOS/CMOS settings to see if there is an
option to enable it. Another option might be to try a PS/2 keyboard for the
install.

 

[Guest]

are you using a wireless usb key board? i think you need to be hard wired
to do what you want to do here..the screen is navagated with the arrow kays
and a few letters only you will see them at the bottom of the screen