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i am trying to reformat my computer as it is so messed up...i have the boot disc but whenever there is a promptto type in stuff to get me to the next stage, my keyboard packs up..can't type a damn thing...arrrgg so frustrating!! it works fine when windows starts up again..help help..wat can be the reason for this?? :crazy:

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keyboard is connected via usb btw...

USB keyboards have a habit of only working in Windows.

Check to see if your BIOS supports USB Legacy mode or try to borrow a PS/2 keyboard.

n.b. It is best to turn the computer off before connecting a PS/2 device.

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well usb keyboards typicaly only work in windows

unless the windows cd has drivers for it on cd(doubtful)

i would use a ps/2 keyboard instead of a usb keyboard for formating windows then plug the usb keyboard back in

also do check your bios and make sure you have usb keyboards enabled as if it is disabled it won't work

also for usb have it checked as both(all your usb ports will work)

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