Can i install xp without keyboard

[jyoti1313]

Hi all
I have intel processor pc.My keyboard has stopped working from last one week My logitech keyboard has sp/2 ports.I am not even able to enter into BIOS.I donot know where and what the problem is?.Light of numlock glow after sometime i started the pc.but no effect of any key pressing.Even when i press caps lock no effect.The keyboard is not showing into device manager and in harware. The speed of my pc is very slow may be because of virus.I want to format my pc.But cant since no key is working Is there any way so that i can install XP without keyboard.Please help i want to know where n what is the problem is?Should i have to buy a new keyboard ?

 

[GhislainG]

You can't install XP or any other OS without a keyboard. Why not try another keyboard to see if it resolves the issue? If you can't borrow one, just buy a cheap one.

 

[jyoti1313]

But there is no keyboard in device manager what about that

 

[jawnTEM]

If there is something going on with a piece of hardware that is not allowing Windows to recognize something is there it won't show up in DM. I would suggest to turn off all power to your computer unplug/disconnect your keyboard and then connect a new keyboard. When windows starts it should recognize the new hardware and you should be good to go. If not, there may be something else going on. Let us know with any results.

JM

 

[jyoti1313]

ok ill this n post the results

 

[jyoti1313]

I have connected another keyboard on my pc and it worked.I have installed XP using it.After turn off and restart when i again use my keyboard.It doesnt work.So i guess buying a new keyboard is the only option left now.Thanks everyone here for replying my post.

 

[jyoti1313]

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