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Windows XP: can't boot or boots with mouse and key board frozen
can't boot or boots with mouse and key board frozen
by LatinGeek - 5/6/06 1:54 PMWhen I try to boot my XP pro pc one of three things happen:
1) The pc POST's but will not load XP. I get a multiple beeping tone and the error message: "windows could not start because the following file is missing or currupt: <windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe. Please re-install a copy of the above file".
2) The pc will boot and run xp, but the mouse and keyboard will be frozen.
3) The pc boots and runs properly.
When I unplug the keyboard the pc boots and runs ok with just the mouse working. I have tried using other key boards but that has not helped.
Thanks for the help, I really need it.
Ross
sfc /scannow
by cmmer31 - 5/6/06 4:41 PM In reply to: can't boot or boots with mouse and key board frozen by LatinGeekStart - Run - type - sfc /scannow - OK
Don't forget the space between c and /
I believe you need the CD that came with your computer
to repair files. I have never needed to use this.
Someone else could tell you better on what's needed.
cg
Still can't boot
by LatinGeek - 5/6/06 6:49 PM In reply to: sfc /scannow by cmmer31thanks for the repy. I can't boot into windows when the key board is plugged in. I have tried a new hard drive with a fresh copy of xp pro installed but the problem still persists.
thanks for the help,
Ross
Try with another..
by ralphdig - 5/6/06 7:05 PM In reply to: Still can't boot by LatinGeekTry with other keyboard and if that fixes your problem....
Key board
by LatinGeek - 5/6/06 7:12 PM In reply to: Try with another.. by ralphdigThanks for the reply. I have tried a new key board but still have the problem.
Ross
A method by user with similar problem.
by seafox13 - 5/6/06 7:28 PM In reply to: can't boot or boots with mouse and key board frozen by LatinGeekInsert your Xp disk into the CD drive, then choose the "Boot from command prompt" option in the menu that you are presented with.
At the command prompt, type in the following:
copy d:\I386\Driver.cab c:\system32\ntoskrnl.exe /v
where d is the letter of your cd drive
Press Enter.
Take the CD out when verified and reboot your computer.
Strange behavior
by LatinGeek - 5/6/06 8:13 PM In reply to: A method by user with similar problem. by seafox13I booted with the Esc key down. pc did not go into the bios, just booted like normal. Everything seems to work now! Thanks for making me try new things, i will post back if the pc hangs again.
Ross
Crashed again
by LatinGeek - 5/7/06 11:11 AM In reply to: can't boot or boots with mouse and key board frozen by LatinGeekPC crashed while both the key board and mouse where working. pc sounds out a continuous beep and freezes.
Right now i am working with said pc but i know it will crash sometime soon.
Thanks for the help,
Ross
Check BIOS error codes.
by seafox13 - 5/7/06 6:49 PM In reply to: Crashed again by LatinGeekAMI BIOS error code (if applicable in your case) for RAM refresh errors is one long continuous beep from the case speaker. In this case, reseat the Ram sticks or swap out for known good sticks.
I know, clutching at straws!
Error Checking
by cmmer31 - 5/7/06 1:28 PM In reply to: can't boot or boots with mouse and key board frozen by LatinGeekIf you have windows XP working after it crashed try Error Checking. This takes about 30 minutes.
Start - my computer - right click local disk (C) - properties - Tools Tab -
Error checking section - Check now - check mark both boxes - Start -
This requires a restart to begin.
I have never had any luck with this helping me but you can try it.
cg
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