Hi
After installing a new motherboard, my mouse and keyboard stop responding when windowsXP boots up. I’ve re-tried with a different USB mouse and keyboard and a PS/2 mouse and keyboard with no success.
I attempted to repair the windows installation using the repair facility on the windowsXP disc.
I have mouse and keyboard control up to the point where windows begins installing devices. I get prompted to install a driver file for the mobo. I used the CD that came with the mobo so i know that driver is good. After i select it i get another prompt saying that the certificate is not valid and may cause problems. I know the driver is good so i continue. Shortly after my mouse and keyboard stops responding.
I’ve re-tried this process with the original mobo, but my computer keeps rebooting as soon as windows boots up. If i try to repair the installation i get the same problem with the other mobo.
I’ve tried safe mode, booting up with last good known config and used a variety of PS/2 and USB mice and keyboards. Still getting the same result.
I believe the problem comes from the way windows questions the validity of the drivers i attempt to install. Because they aren’t signed i think windows uses some signed generic drivers, that don’t work with the mobo.
How would i force windows to accept the drivers and use them without prompting. Or, how would i remove this check?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks