Alright, so I got that sasser(whatever its called) worm along with msblast and many others. Its really messed up my computer, so today I decided to re-install. The problem is that I can't type anything in DOS mode. So really I can't reformat.

The only time I can do anything is if my keboard is hooked up USB, then and only then can I get into my BIOS but I still cant type things in CMD prompt.

Im going to try ditching my PR3ACH3R bios and see if that works, if anyone can help, it would help!

My specs:

2400+ @ stock
Abit NF7-S
GEIL ram blah blah blah

Make sure "USB Keyboard Support" (or something along these lines) in BIOS is set to 'enabled." For XP installation this should do the trick, I guess. Or, you can just hook it up via a USB-to-PS2 adapter, if you have one around. (They pretty much come standard with most USB mice.)

I know this might not seem as much, but hopefully this link will be some use to you. Here it is.

Abit BIOS didnt work,My keyboard has USB and PS2 connectors, im going to go mess around in my bios some more.

Quote: Originally Posted by TYCOON Its really messed up my computer, so today I decided to re-install. The problem is that I can't type anything in DOS mode. So really I can't reformat.

OK - Im confused as to why your booting into DOS mode to reformat and reinstall XP - pop the disc in and go from there. You can delete and create partitions and format them all from the installation CD - no need for DOS mode.....

OMG!! REALLY!!! LOL Im going to try this out w00t brb

Well fookmi

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OK, how did you get that, exactly?

OK - calm down man. Set your CD drive to boot first - before your hard drive. Toss Win XP cd in and restart PC. When prompted - press any key to boot from CD - this will get you to setup before the OS even loads........this will fix ya up.

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronrkelly OK - calm down man. Set your CD drive to boot first - before your hard drive. Toss Win XP cd in and restart PC. When prompted - press any key to boot from CD - this will get you to setup before the OS even loads........this will fix ya up.

Ok, I have got to the install in windows, its at the part 1 "installing components" i think...anyways, i need the file "Radlinker1007oem.msi" this only comes with the omega drivers so I cant find a download for it. Why its asking me for it I dont know, i just wish my keyboard would work so I could reformat and install the rite way

I believe thats what your problem is - your installing from within Windows......do it before the OS loads. Boot from the CD into the setup program.

Do what Aaron said...boot off of the CD. DO NOT REPAIR YOUR INSTALLATION.

Delete your partitions when you come to the screen asking which partition you want to install from. Highlight your current OS partition, hit 'delete', then it'll ask you to confirm by hitting 'L'. It then brings you back to the 'choose partition to install' screen. Highlight the now UNPARTITIONED space and hit 'enter'. It'll ask if you want to create and format. Say yes or whatever. When it askes what file system to format as, select NTFS (Quick) and hit enter. You can choose the other NTFS but you'll need to upgrade your computer by the time the format ends. (Read: It takes a helluva long time, especially on big partitions) DO NOT SELECT FAT32 unless you're a dork.

Follow the rest of the instructions.

[EDIT] I'm not responsible for any data hosage. You do this at your own risk. You should know that DELETING a partition means that ALL DATA in that partition will be DELETED. That's why it's called DELETING. Have fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by pimp_joose DO NOT SELECT FAT32 unless you're a dork.

This is going in the quotes thread.

Quote: Originally Posted by pimp_moose [EDIT] I'm not responsible for any data hosage. You do this at your own risk. You should know that DELETING a partition means that ALL DATA in that partition will be DELETED. That's why it's called DELETING. Have fun!

That needs to go too....

Quote: Originally Posted by pimp_joose When it askes what file system to format as, select NTFS (Quick) and hit enter. You can choose the other NTFS but you'll need to upgrade your computer by the time the format ends.

Prolly this too.

I'm reading this thread wondering...is the installation cd bootable? Or are you using a copy.

its bootable.