I borrowed a ps/2 keyboard and am now able to communicate with the system. I have been able to get to a DOS command line now. If i want to copy off the info i want to save, exactly what drive is it on. I have tried a,b,c,d,e,f. I find data listed on a, c, and d (if i have a dvd in the drive). I do not recognize any of the information as being programs or data.
Chances are Windows' security won't let you access data files on your C: drive, but they should be in folders like "My Documents" etc.
You never mentioned exactly why you want to "repair" Windows.
If you do a Repair/Reinstall of XP, your personal stuff won't be lost.
Boot from XP CD
Press ENTER (not R) at first screen
XP User license should appear
Accept license and press R at next screen for Repair/Reinstall
When that's done, get firewall and antiviral software running. Then go directly to MS update site to download every single Micrsoft update again.
That was just the information this hard-headed Irishman needed to read. I did as you said and lo and behold I am now able to use my computer again. My concern was that if i just hit enter on the first response and accepted the rules, it would format the disk then install xp.
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USB or PS/2 keyboard? If USB, have you tried all the other ports on rear of the tower?
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August 14th, 2007 16:00
You never mentioned exactly why you want to "repair" Windows.
If you do a Repair/Reinstall of XP, your personal stuff won't be lost.
Boot from XP CD
Press ENTER (not R) at first screen
XP User license should appear
Accept license and press R at next screen for Repair/Reinstall
When that's done, get firewall and antiviral software running. Then go directly to MS update site to download every single Micrsoft update again.
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