Boot from WinXP CD failure

[csheim]

My WinXP computer is due for a format and new

install of OS. My goal is to boot from the WinXP

CD and begin the format and new install from

there. However, everytime I boot, I get the

following white on black screen following post:

"We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows

did not start successfully. A recent hardware or

software change might have caused this."

I'm given the following options:

Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with command prompt
Last known good configuration
Start Windows normally

Use up and down arrow keys to move the highlight

to your choice.

Seconds until windows starts:....
================================================

My keyboard doesn't respond. It counts down to

zero then freezes right there.

In CMOS, I've set the machine to boot first from

CD and I get the same results I've just indicated.

The CD drive is active but is not being addressed

in the boot process.

Can anyone tell me how to get my machine to boot

from my WinXP CD?

 

[MGDJoker]

Is it a USB keyboard?

 

[csheim]

Yes

 

[MGDJoker]

Try a PS2 keyboard. I had todo this with several machines. USB wont pick up until it hits windows on some boards. Just a thought.

 

[csheim]

Hmmm.... worth a try