Can't Reformat because of keyboard

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  1. SgtDK

    SgtDK Member

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    Hello can anybody help me.

    i've just got a new pc and want to reformat it with my own settings and have a backup local disc but my keyboard doesn't work when i am in the screen to sort it all out

    my keyboard is a Logitech Cordless Desktop MX

    if anyone can help me it would be much appreciated
     
  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    replace batteries in keyboard. get a standard ps2 keyboard for about $10 & use it til software is loaded. i ran into that problem on customer's computer when trying to input key for windows keyboard malfunctioned, she ended up replacing keyboard & mouse to wired
     
  3. SgtDK

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    no no its not that i know when my batteries are dead or not

    i got to the blue screen where you press enter to install, r to repair and f3 to quit and once i'm there my keyboard doesn't work i even plugged back in my wired ps/2 keyboard and that doesn't work
     
  4. mechxero

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    Restart your computer and look at your bios settings. You may have disabled ps2 keyboard/mouse option, of course, i am assuming your logitech keyboard/mouse is usb that is.
     
  5. CJC

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    Hey

    If you have FDISK'ed your computer, or have put a New Hard Drive in there that has not been formatted, it will do that very thing.

    If there is nothing on that hard drive, get a Windows 98 Startup disc (www.bootdisk.com) then boot from that, then Format the hard drive (Format X:/u x being the drive u want 2 format) then give it another go.

    But that problem usually occurs when the Hard Drive hasnt been formatted if new.

    CJC
     
  6. SgtDK

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    no no not the blue error screen i'm talking about the blue setup screen it doesn't matter now i got my keyboard to work whilst in it and i'm fine
     
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    Praetor Moderator Staff Member

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    Have you tried connecting both the connectors on the reciever to the computer? And tried using the USB-->Purple PS2 adaptor too?
     
  8. hijacker

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    Have you ever thought of getting a different keyboard?
     
  9. Praetor

    Praetor Moderator Staff Member

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    LOL yeah but that would nullify the point of solving the problem -- which could be something potentially serious involving say the PS2 ports or something :)
     

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