The Keyboard Stops Working During a Windows XP Repair
- 1). Unplug your USB keyboard from the computer and plug in your PS/2 keyboard.
- 2). Insert the XP CD and restart the system. Press any key as prompted to boot from CD.
- 3). Press "Enter" at the welcome and "F8" at the license terms.
- 4). Press "R" to repeat the repair process.
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