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Windows-XP Re-Installation (USB Mouse & KB Lockout)

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by hutchy80

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I am having a problem completing a Windows XP repair re-installation. When the installation reaches the 'Loading Device Drivers' stage, it reaches about two thirds the way through then the USB mouse and USB keyboard lockout. This prevents me from responding to a command box thus the installation suspends. When I first installed a 'Fresh' copy of Windows, the installation completed without any problems and I had the same USB mouse and keyboard connected but now I am locked out. Has anyone got any ideas how I can solve this problem without having to find myself a PS2 mouse & kbd.
Many thanks in advance for any help you can give. Regards Bob H

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by floortap

I realize this is kind of a late response, but I'm having the same issue, and I found a workaround.

If you're losing USB devices during a repair, try hitting SHIFT+F10 when you first see the "installing devices" progress bar on the left of the XP graphical setup screen (with the collecting information, dynamic update, preparing installation, installing windows, and finalizing installation bullets).

This will bring up a command console (like when you type "cmd" in start-->run), and, for some reason, if you just sit there with the command console open, you don't lose your USB devices.

So when you start getting popups, just answer them as you will. If they're USB popups regarding microsoft logo certification or something like that, I'd recommend saying "Yes," because when i said "No" (hoping the system would default to some sort of generic USB drivers), I again lost my USB devices. But when I said "Yes" to all of the "are you sure you want to install this uncertified driver?" questions, my USB deviced remained intact.

by hutchy80

Many thanks 'floortap' for your reply, (don't worry about it being a bit late, your reply is still very much appreciated). Your tip was very helpful. I will certainly give it a go.
Best regards,
fivestiles

by fishbowl

I saw this post and gave it a try. Worked the first time. I was able to click on the message during the XP install and get through the repair. Whew! Lots of time saved. Thanks so much!

by chris

Thank you.... I have been fighting to install a raid setup for over a week on a dell with only usb ports. This work around worked perfectly.

by marettask

All,

when your USB mouse and USB keyboard don't work at all during the installation, try to plug only USB keyboard to USB slot #1. Usually it is located under the network adapter on the left side. Use TAB or LSHIFT+TAB for moving cursor during the
installation. It works.

Marek

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